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definite

/ˈdɛfɪnɪt/adjective3 syllables

Definite means: precise; explicit and clearly defined.

Synonyms for definite11

adjective, as in precise; explicit and clearly defined

certain, decisive, distinct, decided, clear, defined, explicit, expressed

adjective, as in known for certain

certain

also used for definite

unquestionable, finite, limited

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Opposites of definite

indefinite

What does definite mean?2

adjective

1

precise; explicit and clearly defined“I want a definite answer”

2

known for certain“it is definite that they have won”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with definite?1

four syllables

indefinite
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Definite in a sentence

  • In the absence of definite evidence, he was acquitted.unknown
  • It will be four years before the definite result of beef liberalization emerges.anushka
  • There is a definite time to return the book.unknown
  • I cannot give you a definite answer today.CM
  • I want you to have a definite plan before you leave.CM
  • Cost is a definite factor in making our decision.CM
  • I couldn't get a definite answer from him.CK
  • I don’t have a definite vision for my life.Nuel

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