Definition of DEFINITE

definite

Plural: definites

Adjective

  • Clearly stated or decided; known for certain.
  • precise; explicit and clearly defined
    • "I want a definite answer"
    • "a definite statement of the terms of the will"
    • "a definite amount"
    • "definite restrictions on the sale of alcohol"
    • "the wedding date is now definite"
    • "a definite drop in attendance"

Adjective Satellite

  • known for certain
    • "it is definite that they have won"

Adj

  • Having distinct limits.
  • Free from any doubt.
  • Determined; resolved; decided.
  • Designating an identified or immediately identifiable person or thing, or group of persons or things

Noun

  • A word or phrase that designates a specified or identified person or entity.
  • Anything that is defined or determined.

Examples

  • After his power play, a definite victory was now within his grasp in Words With Friends.
  • definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or interval
  • definite knowledge
  • the definite article

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 12

definite: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
definite: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
definite: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

definite: valid Words With Friends Word