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Definite

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Adjective

1. definite

precise; explicit and clearly defined

Example Sentences:
'I want a definite answer'
'a definite statement of the terms of the will'
'a definite amount'
'definite restrictions on the sale of alcohol'
'the wedding date is now definite'
'a definite drop in attendance'

2. definite

known for certain

Example Sentences:
'it is definite that they have won'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Definite

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adjective
1. 
clearly defined; exact; explicit
2. 
having precise limits or boundaries
3. 
known for certain; sure
it is definite that they have won
4. botany
a. 
denoting a type of growth in which the main stem ends in a flower, as in a cymose inflorescence; determinate
b. 
(esp of flower parts) limited or fixed in number in a given species

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Definite

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adjective
1. 
having exact limits
2. 
precise and clear in meaning; explicit
3. 
certain; positive
it's definite that he'll go
4.  Botany
having a constant number of stamens, etc., less than 20 but always a multiple of the number of petals
5.  Grammar
limiting or specifying; referring to a specific or previously identified person, thing, etc.
“the” is the definite article

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Definite

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adj.
1.
a. Clearly defined; explicitly precise: a definite statement of the terms of the will. See Synonyms at explicit.
b. Forthright and unambiguous: The doctor was very definite about what foods you should avoid.
2. Clearly developed or firmly decided: no definite idea of what to do for a career.
3. Readily distinguished or certain: at a definite disadvantage.
4. Grammar Limiting or particularizing.
5. Botany
a. Of a fixed number usually less than 20, as certain floral organs, especially stamens.
b. Cymose; determinate.

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