| Main Entry: |
definite |
| Part of Speech: |
adjective |
| Definition: |
exact, clear |
Synonyms: |
audible,
bold, categorical, clean-cut, clear-cut, clearly defined,
complete,
crisp,
definitive,
determined,
distinct, distinguishable, downright,
explicit,
express,
fixed,
forthright,
full,
graphic,
incisive,
marked,
minute, not vague,
obvious,
palpable,
particular,
plain,
positive,
precise,
pronounced, ringing,
severe,
sharp, silhouetted,
specific,
straightforward,
tangible,
unambiguous, undubitable,
unequivocal, unmistakable,
visible,
vivid, well-defined, well-grounded, well-marked
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| Notes: |
definite means 'precise and unmistakable,' 'clear, sharply delineated'; definitive means 'final and conclusive,' 'complete, final, ultimate' - so a definitive example is a perfect example |
Antonyms: |
imprecise, indefinite, indistinct, inexact, not clear, obscure, uncertain, unclear, undefined, vague
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