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- DictionaryDef·i·nite/ˈdef(ə)nət/
adjective
- 1. clearly stated or decided; not vague or doubtful: "we had no definite plans"
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.
informal uk / ˈdef.ɪ.nət / us / ˈdef. ə n.ət / something that is certain to happen: Let's make the 9th a definite - we'll have dinner and then go to the movies. definite for She's a definite for the Olympic team. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
Definite definition: clearly defined or determined; not vague or general; fixed; precise; exact. See examples of DEFINITE used in a sentence.
informal us / ˈdef. ə n.ət / uk / ˈdef.ɪ.nət / something that is certain to happen: Let's make the 9th a definite - we'll have dinner and then go to the movies. definite for She's a definite for the Olympic team. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
precise; explicit and clearly defined. “I want a definite answer”. “a definite statement of the terms of the will”. “a definite amount”. “the wedding date is now definite ”. “a definite drop in attendance”. synonyms: clear. readily apparent to the mind.
If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed. It's too soon to give a definite answer. Her Royal Highness has definite views about most things. She made no definite plans for her future.
Precise and clear in meaning; explicit. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Forthright and unambiguous. The doctor was very definite about what foods you should avoid. American Heritage. Clearly developed or firmly decided. No definite idea of what to do for a career. American Heritage.
If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed. It's too soon to give a definite answer. She made no definite plans for her future.
certain, fixed, and not likely to change: We need a definite answer by tomorrow. Fewer examples. It was a target date but wasn't definite. I can't say anything definite about when it will start. No definite agreement had been reached. She has definite ideas about what she likes in a man. I have no definite plans right now.
easily or clearly seen or understood; obvious synonym clear. The look on her face was a definite sign that something was wrong. There was a definite feeling that things were getting worse. a definite plus/advantage. There was a definite improvement in the sound.
