definite

UK: /ˈdɛfɪnɪt/ US: /ˈdɛfənɪt/ ,(def′ə nit)

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def•i•nite /ˈdɛfənɪt/   adj. 

1. clearly defined;
   precise:
   a definite period of time.
2. positive;
   certain;
   sure:
   He was definite about his feelings.
3. Grammar clear;
   with no uncertainty:
   I want a definite answer.

def•i•nite•ness, n. [uncountable] See -fin-.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025

def•i•nite  (def′ə nit), adj. 

1. clearly defined or determined;
   not vague or general;
   fixed;
   precise;
   exact:
   a definite quantity; definite directions.
2. having fixed limits;
   bounded with precision:
   a definite area.
3. positive;
   certain;
   sure:
   It is definite that he will take the job.
4. Grammar defining;
   limiting.
5. Botany (of an inflorescence) determinate.

• Latin dēfīnītus limited, precise, past participle of dēfīnīre; see define, -ite²
• 1520–30

def′i•nite•ness, n. 
Synonyms

• 1. specific, particular.
• 2. well-defined.

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definite / ˈdɛfɪnɪt/ adjective

1. clearly defined; exact; explicit
2. having precise limits or boundaries
3. known for certain; sure

Etymology: 15th Century: from Latin dēfīnītus limited, distinct; see define

ˈdefiniteness noun