Definite

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛf.ə.nət/

Definitions of definite

adjective clearly defined or determined; not vague or uncertain

Example Sentences

A1 I have a definite plan to go to the beach tomorrow.

A2 She gave me a definite answer about whether she will come to the party.

B1 There is a definite improvement in his grades since he started studying more.

B2 The team has a definite advantage going into the championship game.

C1 There is a definite correlation between exercise and overall health.

C2 The scientist found a definite solution to the complex problem after years of research.

Examples of definite in a Sentence

formal There is a definite need for more research in this area.

informal I am definitely going to the party tonight.

slang That movie was for sure a definite hit with audiences.

figurative Her smile was a definite ray of sunshine on a cloudy day.

Grammatical Forms of definite

• past tense: defined
• plural: definites
• comparative: more definite
• superlative: most definite
• present tense: definites
• future tense: will define
• perfect tense: have defined
• continuous tense: is defining
• singular: definite
• positive degree: definite
• infinitive: to define
• gerund: defining
• participle: defined

Origin and Evolution of definite

First Known Use: 1550 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'definite' originated from the Latin word 'definitus', which is the past participle of 'definire', meaning 'to limit' or 'to define'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'definite' has evolved to signify something precise, clear, or certain, as opposed to something vague or indefinite.