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definite

adjective

Simple meaning

Free from any doubt.

Pronunciation

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dehfuhnuht

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ˈdɛfənət

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Free from any doubt.

  2. Determined; resolved; decided.

  3. Having distinct limits.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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  • “I want a definite answer.”adjective

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  • definitelyadverbDerived adverb

    Without question and beyond doubt.

Compound terms

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  • definite quantitynounCompound term

    A specific measure of amount.

  • definite integralnounCompound term

    The integral of a function over a definite interval.

  • definite articlenounCompound term

    A determiner (as `the' in English) that indicates specificity of reference.

  • law of definite proportionsnounCompound term

    Law stating that every pure substance always contains the same elements combined in the same proportions by weight.

More about this wordSynonyms, forms, origin

Synonyms

Sense: free from any doubt

decisivedecided

Antonyms

Sense: free from any doubt

indefinite

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