adj
definite
DEH-fih-niht
adj
1
Clearly fixed or limited; not vague.
"We need a definite answer by Friday."
"There is a definite chance of rain tomorrow."
2
Certain and free of doubt.
"She was definite about wanting to move abroad."
How to Use Definite
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishClear-cut and certain, with no ambiguity.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "definitive," which means final and authoritative rather than simply clear.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
definite answer
definite plans
definite article
Word Forms
more definite comparative, definites plural, most definite superlative
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Etymology
From Latin dēfīnītus, the past participle of dēfīniō — the same root as "define."