Synonyms for definite
ˈdɛf ə nɪtdef·i·nite

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1. definitenoun

   Antonyms:
   indefinite

2. definiteadjective

   Having distinct limits.

   Antonyms:
   indefinite

3. definiteadjective

   Antonyms:
   indefinite

4. definiteadjective

   the definite article

   Antonyms:
   indefinite

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:3.0 / 2 votes

1. definite

   Synonyms:
   clear, specified, determined, definitive, restricted, specific, certain, ascertained, precise, exact, fixed, limited, bounded, positive

   Antonyms:
   vague, unspecified, undetermined, indefinite, obscure, confused, intermingled

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1. definiteadjective

   precise; explicit and clearly defined

   "I want a definite answer"; "a definite statement of the terms of the will"; "a definite amount"; "definite restrictions on the sale of alcohol"; "the wedding date is now definite"; "a definite drop in attendance"

   Antonyms:
   indecisive, coy, unfixed, nebulous, indefinite, one(a), noncommittal, uncertain

2. definiteadjective

   known for certain

   "it is definite that they have won"

   Antonyms:
   indecisive, indefinite, coy, nebulous, one(a), uncertain, unfixed, noncommittal

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:3.0 / 1 vote

1. definiteadjective

   Synonyms:
   determinate, defined, precisely bounded

2. definiteadjective

   Synonyms:
   precise, exact, determined, certain

3. definiteadjective

   Synonyms:
   (Gram.) limiting, defining

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1. definiteadjective

   Synonyms:
   positive, specific, express, explicit, specified, exact, precise

   Antonyms:
   indefinite

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1. List of paraphrases for "definite":

   definitive, clear, specific, concrete, final, precise, defined, categorical, unequivocal, well-defined, firm

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1. Japanese Economy Minister Akira Amari:

   It will certainly be good if we can reach an agreement when leaders from the two nations are to meet, but is there any definite reason that we have to reach an agreement in a situation where both the prospect for TPA bill and TPP talks are uncertain?

2. George Eliot:

   The beginning of an acquaintance whether with persons or things is to get a definite outline of our ignorance.

3. Jeff Lenard:

   There is definite concern that the longer prices stay elevated, the more people could modify their behavior and not just short-term but long-term.

4. Andrew Witty:

   We are well on the way and at the end of that journey it gives us options, i think it is the right thing for us to be talking about. It requires a certain level of acceptance of the uncertain - we are not giving you a definite 'Yes' or 'No'.

5. Albert Einstein:

   The human mind is not capable of grasping the Universe. We are like a little child entering a huge library. The walls are covered to the ceilings with books in many different tongues. The child knows that someone must have written these books. It does not know who or how. It does not understand the languages in which they are written. But the child notes a definite plan in the arrangement of the books - a mysterious order which it does not comprehend, but only dimly suspects.