Enter the word for search
definite
UK
/ˈdɛfɪnət/
US
/ˈdɛfɪnɪt/
more definite
Comp.
most definite
Super.
UK
/ˈdɛfɪnət/
US
/ˈdɛfɪnɪt/
Translations
We need a definite answer by tomorrow.
Нам нужен определённый ответ к завтрашнему дню.
The scientist provided a definite measurement of the substance.
Учёный предоставил точное измерение вещества.
She gave a definite explanation of the process.
Она дала ясное объяснение процесса.
Additional translations
Definitions
She gave a definite answer to the question, leaving no room for doubt.
The project has a definite deadline that must be met.
There is a definite improvement in his performance this semester.
In English, “the” is the definite article, marking the noun phrase as definite.
definites
pl
UK
/ˈdef.ɪ.nət/
US
/ˈdɛf.ə.nət/
Occasionally used countably to mean “something that is certain or clearly decided”.
Definitions
We need some definites before we can book the venue.