definite
word
/ˈdɛfənət/
DEF-uh-nuht
/dˈɛfɪnət/
DEF-i-nuht
Definition
If something is definite, it is clear, certain, and not doubtful. It can describe something fixed or exact, or a person who is sure about something.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both everyday and formal English. Often used in phrases like 'a definite answer', 'a definite plan', and 'be definite about'. Learners sometimes confuse it with 'specific': 'definite' stresses certainty or clarity, while 'specific' stresses detail or exact identity.
Spanish: definido - claro - seguroPortuguese (BR): definido - claro - certoPortuguese (PT): definido - claro - certoChinese (Simplified): 明确的 - 肯定的Chinese (Traditional): 明確的 - 肯定的Hindi: स्पष्ट - निश्चितArabic: محدد - مؤكدBengali: নিশ্চিত - স্পষ্টRussian: определённый - явныйJapanese: 明確な - はっきりしたVietnamese: chắc chắn - rõ ràngKorean: 확실한 - 분명한Turkish: kesin - belirliUrdu: واضح - یقینیIndonesian: pasti - jelas
Example Sentences
We need a definite date for the meeting.
basic
She gave me a definite answer.
basic
I'm not definite about the time yet.
basic
Can you be more definite about what you want?
natural
There's a definite difference between the two versions.
natural
We're definite on the budget, but the schedule might change.
natural