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definite

[ def-uh-nit ]

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adjective

clearly defined or determined; not vague or general; fixed; precise; exact:
a definite quantity;
definite directions.
Synonyms: particular, specific
having fixed limits; bounded with precision:
a definite area.
Synonyms: well-defined
positive; certain; sure:
It is definite that he will take the job.
defining; defining; limiting.
Botany. (of an inflorescence) determinate.

definite

/ dɪˈfɪnɪˌtjuːd; ˈdɛfɪnɪt /

clearly defined; exact; explicit
having precise limits or boundaries
known for certain; sure
it is definite that they have won
botany
1. denoting a type of growth in which the main stem ends in a flower, as in a cymose inflorescence; determinate
2. (esp of flower parts) limited or fixed in number in a given species

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First recorded in 1520–30; from Latin dēfīnītus “limited, precise,” adjective use of past participle of dēfīnīre “to limit”; define

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C15: from Latin dēfīnītus limited, distinct; see define

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“The idea is that the past history of the universe has become definite when someone or people now are observing things about the past universe.”

Sheriff Simon Collins KC has made 25 recommendations, including for the prison service to make definite and practical steps to make cells safer.

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The Generals are a definite City Section Open Division title contender aided by three transfers from defending champion King/Drew.

Given the amount of changes to the starting XV, Glasgow went into the game as definite underdogs.

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All sides are thinking hard and thinking again about what comes next, and it is too soon to draw definite conclusions.

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