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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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There was a definite sense here that history was being made.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

“It brings back some definite memories,” he told me.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

“There’s a definite naiveté,” Tom Fry, who built trading software at Morgan Stanley before co-founding AI startup Agentcy, said about the finance community’s response.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

‘There’s definite value in different types of minoxidil, delivering it differently, and thinking about how it might work better. How much value is a little hard to say.’

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

Then at last I get some definite information, and by the afternoon I am able to report to the Orderly Room.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque

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