Definite meaning

What does “definite” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“definite” is an adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: precise; explicit and clearly defined.

definite

adjective

  1. precise; explicit and clearly defined

    “I want a definite answer”

    “a definite statement of the terms of the will”

    Oppositesindefinite
  2. known for certain

    “it is definite that they have won”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University