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definite

UK
/ˈdɛfɪnət/
US
/ˈdɛfɪnɪt/

Translations

definiteadjective
more definite
Comp.
most definite
Super.
UK
/ˈdɛfɪnət/
US
/ˈdɛfɪnɪt/
She gave a definite answer to the question, leaving no room for doubt.
Elle a donné une réponse précise à la question, ne laissant aucune place au doute.
définiNotamment en grammaire ; sens de « clairement déterminé ».
In English, “the” is the definite article, marking the noun phrase as definite.
En anglais, « the » est l’article défini, marquant le groupe nominal comme défini.
Additional translations
certainPour exprimer quelque chose de réel, net ou sans ambiguïté.
Synonyms
determinate
fixed
unambiguous
specific
explicit
clear
certain
assured
Antonyms
indefinite
definitenoun
definites
pl
UK
/ˈdef.ɪ.nət/
US
/ˈdɛf.ə.nət/
Occasionally used countably to mean “something that is certain or clearly decided”.
certitudeSurtout au pluriel, pour des éléments établis ou certains.
We need some definites before we can book the venue.
Nous avons besoin de certaines certitudes avant de pouvoir réserver la salle.

Definitions

definiteadjective
Clearly defined or determined; not vague or general.
She gave a definite answer to the question, leaving no room for doubt.
Having distinct or certain limits.
The project has a definite deadline that must be met.
Clearly true or real; unambiguous.
There is a definite improvement in his performance this semester.
(Grammar) Denoting or conferring grammatical definiteness, especially in reference to the definite article “the.”
In English, “the” is the definite article, marking the noun phrase as definite.
definitenoun
Something that is certain or clearly decided.
We need some definites before we can book the venue.
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