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

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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. Carole Lieberman:

   I think her presence in the classroom, given that her past life will undoubtedly be revealed, will be a definite distraction, for one thing, it presents a challenge to men in the class to have sex with her and I guess some women will feel she’s a feminist and they’ll respect her for that. But there will be other women who will look down on her for doing porn and people who think she doesn’t belong there — that it diminishes the seriousness or the status of being a lawyer.

2. Trevor Reed:

   I want to see some definite action.

3. Megan Huchko:

   When setting the stage for a universal health coverage debate, it really introduces the idea that family planning and reproductive health may not be included services and that's a dangerous precedent, we see this increasing understanding that people need access to reproductive health services and this feels like a definite step backwards when talking about medicines and vaccines, but explicitly excluding reproductive health.

4. Gilberto Lopez Meyer:

   I believe that by the end of this year we should have a concrete and definite position on this issue, iATA is in discussions. Every single option has pros and cons.

5. 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.