definite — clearly stated or decided; not vague or uncertain
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: clearly stated or decided; not vague or uncertain
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdefənət/
Korean meaning: 명확한, 확실한, 분명한
Korean pronunciation: 데-퍼-닛 (강세: 데)
Example Sentences
- My mom's cooking skills show definite improvement since she started watching YouTube tutorials.
- There's a definite possibility that I'll sleep through my alarm again tomorrow.
- The teacher gave us a definite deadline for the project submission.
definite
ADJECTIVE//ˈdefənət//
clearly stated or decided; not vague or uncertain
The investigators finally found definite proof linking the suspect to the crime.
Doctors could not make a definite diagnosis until the final test results arrived. (DEFINE + EXACT = DEFINITE)
The definite and accurate results gave the entire team confidence in their decision.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'definitus', the past participle of 'definire' meaning 'to limit, bound, or determine'. The word combines the prefix 'de-' (completely) with 'finire' (to end or limit), derived from 'finis' (end, boundary).
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📝Examples
“My mom's cooking skills show definite improvement since she started watching YouTube tutorials.”
“There's a definite possibility that I'll sleep through my alarm again tomorrow.”
“The teacher gave us a definite deadline for the project submission.”
“His definite refusal to do homework made his parents very upset.”
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