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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 4082 COCA: 6780

definite

definite /ˈdɛfənɪt/ adjective
definite
/ˈdɛfənɪt/
adjective
Learner's definition of DEFINITE
[more definite; most definite]
: said or done in a such way that others know exactly what you mean明确的;清楚的;确切的
: not likely to change : already set or decided确定的;不会改变的
not used before a noun : confident or certain about doing something or that something will happen有把握;肯定
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 4082 COCA: 6780

definite

adjective

def·​i·​nite ˈde-fə-nit How to pronounce definite (audio)
ˈdef-nət
1
a
: free of all ambiguity, uncertainty, or obscurity
demanded a definite answer
Her position on the issue was definite.
b
: unquestionable, decided
the quarterback was a definite hero today
a definite masterpiece
saw a definite improvement in her grades
2
grammar : typically designating an identified or immediately identifiable person or thing
the definite article the
3
: having distinct or certain limits
set definite standards for pupils to meet
… the side striking the new coin is flattened and less definite. Jed Stevenson
4
a
of floral organs : being constant in number, usually less than 20, and occurring in multiples of the petal number
stamens definite
b
: cymose
a definite inflorescence
definiteness noun

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Spelling: It's Definite NOT Definate

This word can be tricky to spell because its last syllable has that amorphous schwa sound as its vowel.

To remember that the word ends in ite and not ate you can think of a few things:

The word definite doesn't go on forever; it's finite. (Get it? deFINITE.)

The etymology of definite can also be useful in remembering the word's spelling. Definite traces back to the Latin word finire meaning "to limit, end, FINISH." Connect finish to definite and voilà: you can definitely spell definite correctly.

Choose the Right Synonym for definite

explicit, definite, express, specific mean perfectly clear in meaning.

explicit implies such verbal plainness and distinctness that there is no need for inference and no room for difficulty in understanding.

explicit instructions

definite stresses precise, clear statement or arrangement that leaves no doubt or indecision.

the law is definite in such cases

express implies both explicitness and direct and positive utterance.

her express wishes

specific applies to what is precisely and fully treated in detail or particular.

two specific criticisms

Example Sentences

We'll need a definite answer by Tuesday. The answer is a definite no. I don't know anything definite yet. The teacher sets definite standards for her students. She seems to be pretty definite about leaving. I am definite that we will win. See More
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Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Latin dēfīnītus, from past participle of dēfīnīre "to mark the limits of, determine, define"

First Known Use

1553, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Time Traveler
The first known use of definite was in 1553
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 4082 COCA: 6780

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