Synonyms for definite
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : def-uh-nit |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɛf ə nɪt |
Top 10 synonyms for definite Other synonyms for the word definite
- assigned
- assured
- audible
- beyond doubt
- circumscribed
- clean-cut
- clearly defined
- complete
- convinced
- crisp
- decided
- determinate
- determined
- distinguishable
- downright
- established
- express
- fixed
- forthright
- full
- graphic
- guaranteed
- incisive
- limited
- marked
- minute
- narrow
- not vague
- particular
- plain
- precise
- prescribed
- pronounced
- restricted
- ringing
- set
- settled
- severe
- sharp
- silhouetted
- specific
- straightforward
- sure
- tangible
- unambiguous
- undubitable
- unequivocal
- unmistakable
- visible
- vivid
- well-defined
- well-grounded
- well-marked
Définition of definite
Origin :- 1550s, from Latin definitus "defined, bounded, limited," past participle of definire (see define). Definite means "defined, clear, precise, unmistakable;" definitive means "having the character of finality."
- adj exact, clear
- adj fixed, certain, positive
- Have you formed any definite plans about the manner of going?
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- The ancient priest who drew it must have placed it there for a definite purpose.
- Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
- Then she stood up with the air of one who has come to a definite decision.
- Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
- "Don't put me in the hole," said Moxy, now using the definite article.
- Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
- At first there had been no definite thought of print in Mr, Edgeworth's mind.
- Extract from : « De Libris: Prose and Verse » by Austin Dobson
- And, when he did not reply immediately: "Have you made any definite plans, K.?"
- Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
- To live for others as a definite self-conscious aim was not his creed.
- Extract from : « De Profundis » by Oscar Wilde
- While no definite plans had been made, there had been endless assumption.
- Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
- On the 2nd of September, definite orders to advance were received from Simla.
- Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
- Here, at last, we got definite information of the Mohmands' intentions.
- Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
Antonyms for definite
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