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.
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Scrabble Score: 12
definite: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Worddefinite: 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