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Thesaurus: definite

Having certain or distinct; determinate in extent or greatness; limited; fixed; as, definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or interval.

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  1. a. Having certain or distinct; determinate in extent or greatness; limited; fixed; as, definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or interval.
  2. a. Having word/certain">certain word/limits">limits in signification; determinate; certain; precise; fixed; exact; clear; as, a definite word, term, or expression.
  3. a. Determined; resolved.
  4. a. Serving to define or restrict; limiting; determining; as, the definite article.
  5. n. A thing defined or determined.
  6. adj. precise; explicit and clearly defined
  7. adj. known for certain
  8. j:100 a. precise; explicit and clearly defined s. known for certain