English-Thai Dictionary
definite
ADJ แน่นอน แน่ชัด แจ่มแจ้ง ชัดเจน clear obviou accurate indefinite inexact vaque nae-non
definitely
ADV อย่างแน่นอน อย่างชัดเจน อย่าง แจ่มแจ้ง yang-nuna-non
definiteness
N ความ ชัดเจน kwam-chad-jen
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
DEFINITE
a. 1. Having certain limits; bounded with precision; determinate; as a definite extent of land; definite dimensions; definite measure.
2. Having certain limits in signification; determinate; certain; precise; as a definite word, term or expression.
3. Fixed; determinate; exact; precise; as a definite time or period.
4. Defining; limiting; determining the extent; as a definite word.
DEFINITE
n.Thing defined.
DEFINITENESS
n.Certainty of extent; certainty of signification; determinateness.
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
DEFINITE
Def "i *nite, a. Etym: [L. definitis, p. p. of definire: cf. F. défini. See Define. ]
1. Having certain or distinct; determinate in extent or greatness; limited; fixed; as, definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or interval. Elements combine in definite proportions. Whewell.
2. Having certain limits in signification; determinate; certain; precise; fixed; exact; clear; as, a definite word, term, or expression.
3. Determined; resolved. [Obs. ] Shak.
4. Serving to define or restrict; limiting; determining; as, the definite article. Definite article (Gram. ), the article the, which is used to designate a particular person or thing, or a particular class of persons or things; -- also called a definitive. See Definitive, n. -- Definite inflorescence. (Bot. ) See Determinate inflorescence, under Determinate. -- Law of definite proportions (Chem. ), the essential law of chemical combination that every definite compound always contains the same elements in the same proportions by weight; and, if two or more elements form more than one compound with each other, the relative proportions of each are fixed. Compare Law of multiple proportions, under Multiple.
DEFINITE
DEFINITE Def "i *nite, n.
Defn: A thing defined or determined. [Obs. ]
DEFINITELY
DEFINITELY Def "i *nite *ly, adv.
Defn: In a definite manner; with precision; precisely; determinately.
DEFINITENESS
DEFINITENESS Def "i *nite *ness, n.
Defn: The state of being definite; determinateness; precision; certainty.
New American Oxford Dictionary
definite
def i nite |ˈdefənit ˈdɛf (ə )nət | ▶adjective clearly stated or decided; not vague or doubtful: we had no definite plans. • clearly true or real; unambiguous: no definite proof has emerged. • [ predic. ] (of a person ) certain or sure about something: you're very definite about that! • clear or undeniable (used for emphasis ): video is a definite asset in the classroom. • having exact and discernible physical limits or form. DERIVATIVES def i nite ness noun ORIGIN mid 16th cent.: from Latin definitus ‘defined, set within limits, ’ past participle of definire (see define ). usage: For an explanation of the difference between definite and definitive, see usage at definitive .
definite article
def i nite ar ti cle |ˈdɛf (ə )nət ˈɑrdəkəl | ▶noun Grammar a determiner ( the in English ) that introduces a noun phrase and implies that the thing mentioned has already been mentioned, or is common knowledge, or is about to be defined (as in the book on the table; the art of government; the famous poet and short story writer ). Compare with indefinite article.
definite description
def i nite de scrip tion ▶noun chiefly Philosophy a noun phrase introduced by the definite article or its equivalent, and purporting to denote a particular entity or phenomenon.
definite integral
def i nite in te gral ▶noun Mathematics an integral expressed as the difference between the values of the integral at specified upper and lower limits of the independent variable.
definitely
def i nite ly |ˈdefənitlē ˈdɛf (ə )nətli | ▶adverb without doubt (used for emphasis ): I will definitely be at the airport to meet you. • in a definite manner; clearly: we couldn't plan to go elsewhere until we had heard from you more definitely.
Oxford Dictionary
definite
def |in ¦ite |ˈdɛfɪnɪt | ▶adjective clearly stated or decided; not vague or doubtful: we had no definite plans. • clearly true or real; unambiguous: no definite proof has emerged. • [ predic. ] (of a person ) certain or sure about something: you're very definite about that! • clear or undeniable (used for emphasis ): under the circumstances, air conditioning is a definite asset. • having exact and discernible physical limits or form. DERIVATIVES definiteness noun ORIGIN mid 16th cent.: from Latin definitus ‘defined, set within limits ’, past participle of definire (see define ). usage: For an explanation of the difference between definite and definitive, see usage at definitive .
definite article
def |in ¦ite art |icle ▶noun Grammar a determiner ( the in English ) that introduces a noun phrase and implies that the thing mentioned has already been mentioned, or is common knowledge, or is about to be defined (as in the book on the table; the art of government; the famous public school in Berkshire ). Compare with indefinite article.
definite description
def |in ¦ite de |scrip |tion ▶noun chiefly Philosophy a noun phrase introduced by the definite article or its equivalent, and denoting a particular entity or phenomenon.
definite integral
def |in ¦ite in ¦te |gral ▶noun Mathematics an integral expressed as the difference between the values of the integral at specified upper and lower limits of the independent variable.
definitely
def |in ¦ite ¦ly |ˈdɛfɪnɪtli | ▶adverb without doubt (used for emphasis ): I shall definitely be at the airport to meet you. • in a definite manner; clearly: we couldn't plan to go elsewhere until we had heard from you more definitely.
American Oxford Thesaurus
definite
definite adjective 1 a definite answer: explicit, specific, express, precise, exact, clear-cut, direct, plain, outright; fixed, established, confirmed, concrete. ANTONYMS vague. 2 definite evidence: certain, sure, positive, conclusive, decisive, firm, concrete, unambiguous, unequivocal, clear, unmistakable, proven; guaranteed, assured, cut and dried. ANTONYMS uncertain, ambiguous. 3 she had a definite dislike for dogs: unmistakable, certain, unequivocal, unambiguous, undisputed, decided, marked, distinct. ANTONYMS vague, slight. 4 a definite geographical area: fixed, marked, demarcated, delimited, stipulated, particular. ANTONYMS indeterminate. EASILY CONFUSED WORDS See definitive . These notes clear up confusion between similar-looking pairs.
definitely
definitely adverb it was definitely a case of exploiting child labor: certainly, surely, for sure, unquestionably, without doubt, without question, undoubtedly, indubitably, positively, absolutely; undeniably, unmistakably, plainly, clearly, obviously, patently, palpably, transparently, unequivocally.
Oxford Thesaurus
definite
definite adjective 1 I need a definite answer: explicit, specific, express, precise, exact, defined, well defined, clear-cut; determined, fixed, established, confirmed, direct; concrete, hard, plain, outright. ANTONYMS vague, indefinite. 2 there is definite evidence of decreasing per capita incomes: certain, sure, positive, absolute, conclusive, decisive, firm, concrete, final, unambiguous, unequivocal, unquestionable, unarguable, clear, manifest, obvious, patent, unmistakable, proven; black and white, hard and fast, as plain as the nose on your face, as plain as daylight; guaranteed, settled, decided, assured; informal cut and dried. ANTONYMS uncertain, ambiguous. 3 she had a definite dislike for Robert's wife: unmistakable, irrefutable, unequivocal, unambiguous, certain, undisputed, decided, marked, distinct, unquestioned, not in question, not in doubt. ANTONYMS vague, slight. 4 some organizations occupy a definite geographical area: fixed, marked, demarcated, delimited, stipulated, particular, circumscribed. ANTONYMS indeterminate. CHOOSE THE RIGHT WORD definite, sure, certain, positive, convinced See sure . These notes show fine distinctions in meaning between closely related synonyms to help you find the best word.
definitely
definitely adverb it was definitely a case of exploiting child labour: certainly, surely, for sure, unquestionably, without /beyond doubt, without /beyond question, beyond any doubt, undoubtedly, indubitably, assuredly, positively, absolutely; undeniably, irrefutably, incontrovertibly, incontestably, unmistakably; plainly, clearly, obviously, patently, palpably, transparently, categorically, decidedly, unequivocally; easily, far and away, by a mile, without fail, there are no two ways about it, there's no denying it, needless to say; informal as sure as eggs is eggs. ANTONYMS possibly.
Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary
definite
def i nite /déf (ə )nət / (! 強勢は第1音節 ) →define 形容詞 more ～; most ～1 〈物 事が 〉明確な , はっきりとした ; 正確な, 確かな ; 一定の, 限定された ▸ I don't have a definite answer .明確な答えを持っていません ▸ set a definite date [plan ]日取り [計画 ]をはっきりと決める ▸ definite signs of panic パニックの明らかな徴候 ▸ for definite はっきりと 2 〖名詞 の前で 〗まぎれもない (!強意表現 ) ▸ The answer is a definite no .答えは絶対にノーだ 3 〖be ～ about A /that節 〗〈人が 〉A 〈事 〉について […ということを ]確信した ; 〖it is ～ that節 〗…ということは確実だ ▸ The witness was definite about having seen him there .目撃者はそこで彼を見たと自信を持って述べた 4 〖通例 名詞 の前で 〗(はっきりと )目立つ 〈形 色など 〉.5 〘文法 〙限定的な .6 〘植 〙(花房が )有限の .名詞 C ｟くだけて ｠〖単数形で 〗確実な人 [物, 事 ].～̀ á rticle 〖通例the ～〗〘文法 〙定冠詞 (!英語ではthe; →indefinite article ) .～̀ í ntegral 〘数 〙定積分 .～ness 名詞
definitely
def i nite ly /déf (ə )nətli /→define 副詞 more ～; most ～1 ｟主に話 ｠〖文修飾 〗確かに , 間違いなく, きっと, 疑いなく (!話し手の主張を強調する強意表現; →actually 読解のポイント , perhaps 語法 ) ▸ I am definitely a Dodgers fan .僕はなんと言ってもドジャースのファンさ コミュニケーション A: Did you enjoy youself? 楽しかったですか .B: Definitely! とても .❢肯定文を受けて .X: So you don't agree with me? じゃ私に同意してもらえないのですね .Y: Definitely not . ええ, 絶対に .❢否定文を受けて .2 明確に, はっきりと 〈断る 述べる 決めるなど 〉.
The Wordsmith Dictionary