definite

[def-uh-nit] / ˈdɛf ə nɪt /

ADJECTIVE

exact, clear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bold categorical clear-cut definitive distinct explicit obvious palpable positive precise pronounced specific straightforward unambiguous unequivocal unmistakable well-defined

WEAK

audible clean-cut clearly defined complete crisp determined distinguishable downright express fixed forthright full graphic incisive marked minute not vague particular plain ringing severe sharp silhouetted tangible visible vivid well-grounded well-marked

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous doubtful equivocal fuzzy indefinite indistinct inexact obscure questionable uncertain unclear unsure vague

WEAK

imprecise indeterminate not clear undefined unfixed unlimited

ADJECTIVE

fixed, certain, positive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

defined precise

WEAK

assigned assured beyond doubt circumscribed convinced decided determinate determined established guaranteed limited narrow prescribed restricted set settled sure

Antonyms

WEAK

imprecise indefinite indeterminate indistinct inexact not clear obscure uncertain unclear undefined unfixed unlimited vague

Example Sentences

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Hataoka credited strong putting with carrying her to the lead in the first event of a season in which she has very definite goals.

From Barron's

"It's hard to say anything definite in this world we are in, but I expect him to stay, yes."

From Barron's

Eli Frankel, by contrast, reaches what he argues is a definite conclusion in “Sisters in Death: The Black Dahlia, the Prairie Heiress, and Their Hunter.”

From The Wall Street Journal

But it stressed that there was no definite link between the hospital environment and specific individual cases of infection.

From BBC

“This is a definite problem in communication and coordination.”

From Los Angeles Times

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