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definite.

Having distinct limits.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈdɛfɪnɪt/Received-Pronunciation/ˈdɛfɪnɪt/Canada, General-American/ˈdɛfənɪt/Canada, General-American/ˈdɛfənət/Canada, General-American
  1. Having distinct limits.

    definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or interval
  2. Free from any doubt.

    definite knowledge
  3. Determined; resolved; decided.

  4. Designating an identified or immediately identifiable person or thing, or group of persons or things

    the definite article
Where this word comes from

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

noun/ˈdɛfɪnɪt/Received-Pronunciation/ˈdɛfɪnɪt/Canada, General-American/ˈdɛfənɪt/Canada, General-American/ˈdɛfənət/Canada, General-American
  1. A word or phrase that designates a specified or identified person or entity.

  2. Anything that is defined or determined.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

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

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