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- pronunciation:
- de
f
niht
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
clear or exact.
I have no definite plans for Friday night.- synonyms:
- explicit, precise
- antonyms:
- indefinite, undecided, vague
- similar words:
- clear, decisive, distinct, specific
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| definition 2: |
known without a doubt; certain; sure.
You have no definite proof that she stole your lunch.- synonyms:
- certain, clear
- antonyms:
- doubtful, tentative, uncertain
- similar words:
- decisive, positive, sure
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| related words: |
absolute, actual, positive, special |
| derivation: |
definiteness (n.) |
The word definite
contains the following parts:
fin
Latin
root
that means end, limit
  Example words:
-ite1
Latin
adjective-forming suffix
that means in a state or condition (produced by the action denoted by the verb base)
More about this word part:
The suffix -ite1 attaches to Latin roots, as most English adjectives ending in -ite1 are loanwords from Latin, specifically from past participles of verbs formed with the suffix -itus.
Example words:
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