— definiteness , n.
/def"euh nit/ , adj.
1. clearly defined or determined; not vague or general; fixed; precise; exact: a definite quantity; definite directions.
2. having fixed limits; bounded with precision: a definite area.
3. positive; certain; sure: It is definite that he will take the job.
4. defining; limiting.
5. Bot. (of an inflorescence) determinate.
[ 1520-30; definitus limited, precise, ptp. of definire; see DEFINE, -ITE 2 ]
Syn. 1. specific, particular. 2. well-defined.