definite

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛfɪnɪt/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective precise; explicit and clearly defined
  2. adjective known for certain

Etymology

From Latin dēfīnītus, past participle of dēfīniō, whence also English define.

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Semantic network

Similar
distinct, certain, decisive
Opposite (antonyms)
indefinite

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