Definite
11definite — [[t]de̱fɪnɪt[/t]] 1) ADJ GRADED 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 …
12definite — 01. I m afraid I won t be able to give you a [definite] answer until we have a bit more information. 02. We will [definitely] be at your wedding. We wouldn t miss it for the world. 03. Messier is out of the playoffs [indefinitely] with a knee… …
13definite — adj. 1) definite about (she was definite about it) 2) definite that + clause (is it definite that they will sign the contract?) * * * [ defɪnɪt] definite that + clause (is it definite that they will sign the contract?) definite about (she was… …
14definite — def|i|nite S3 [ˈdefınıt, ˈdefənıt] adj [Date: 1500 1600; : Latin; Origin: definitus, past participle of definire; DEFINE] 1.) clearly known, seen, or stated = ↑clear ▪ It s impossible for me to give you a definite answer. ▪ We need to record… …
15definite — adjective Etymology: Latin definitus, past participle of definire Date: 1553 1. having distinct or certain limits < set definite standards for pupils to meet > 2. a. free of all ambiguity, uncertainty, or obsc …
16definite — def|i|nite [ defənıt ] adjective ** 1. ) certain: This book will be a definite bestseller. There s a definite link between smoking and some types of cancer. 2. ) clearly decided and specific: We haven t arranged a definite date for our visit yet …
17definite */*/ — UK [ˈdef(ə)nət] / US [ˈdefənɪt] adjective 1) certain This book will be a definite bestseller. There s a definite link between smoking and some types of cancer. 2) clearly decided and specific We haven t arranged a definite date for our visit yet …
18definite — definiteness, n. /def euh 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;… …
19definite — adjective 1) a definite answer Syn: explicit, specific, express, precise, exact, clear cut, direct, plain, outright; fixed, established, confirmed, concrete See note at definitive …
20definite — , definitive Definite means precise and unmistakable. Definitive means final and conclusive. A definite offer is a clear one; a definitive offer is one that permits of no haggling …
