Antonyms for definite


Grammar : Adj
Spell : def-uh-nit
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɛf ə nɪt


Definition of definite

Origin :
  • 1550s, from Latin definitus "defined, bounded, limited," past participle of definire (see define). Definite means "defined, clear, precise, unmistakable;" definitive means "having the character of finality."
  • adj exact, clear
  • adj fixed, certain, positive
Example sentences :
  • Have you formed any definite plans about the manner of going?
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • The ancient priest who drew it must have placed it there for a definite purpose.
  • Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
  • Then she stood up with the air of one who has come to a definite decision.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • "Don't put me in the hole," said Moxy, now using the definite article.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • At first there had been no definite thought of print in Mr, Edgeworth's mind.
  • Extract from : « De Libris: Prose and Verse » by Austin Dobson
  • And, when he did not reply immediately: "Have you made any definite plans, K.?"
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • To live for others as a definite self-conscious aim was not his creed.
  • Extract from : « De Profundis » by Oscar Wilde
  • While no definite plans had been made, there had been endless assumption.
  • Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
  • On the 2nd of September, definite orders to advance were received from Simla.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • Here, at last, we got definite information of the Mohmands' intentions.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill

Synonyms for definite

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