DEFINITE


Meaning of DEFINITE in English

1.

If something such as a decision or an arrangement is ~, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed.

It’s too soon to give a ~ answer...

Her Royal Highness has ~ views about most things...

She made no ~ plans for her future.

ADJ

2.

Definite evidence or information is true, rather than being someone’s opinion or guess.

We didn’t have any ~ proof...

ADJ: usu ADJ n

3.

You use ~ to emphasize the strength of your opinion or belief.

There has already been a ~ improvement...

That’s a very ~ possibility.

= real

ADJ: ADJ n emphasis

4.

Someone who is ~ behaves or talks in a firm, confident way.

Mary is very ~ about this.

ADJ

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