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definite

/ˈdɛf(ə)nɪt/
def · i · nite ˈdɛf · ə · nɪt
English Definition
adj. clearly stated or decided; not vague or doubtful
中文释义
明确的,确定的
Significado en Español
definitivo, determinado
한국어 뜻
명확한, 확정된
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
xác định, rõ ràng
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Example Sentence

She gave me a definite answer about the invitation.

她给了我一个关于邀请的明确答复。

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
de(strengthen)+fin(boundary)+ite→ having clear boundaries → definite.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which word is a synonym of “definite”?

  1. A ambiguous
  2. B specific
  3. C indefinite
  4. D vague
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B — specific. “definite” means adj. clearly stated or decided; not vague or doubtful

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

She gave a ______ answer, leaving no room at all for any doubt.

  1. A definite
  2. B vague
  3. C hazy
  4. D unclear
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A — definite. “definite” means adj. clearly stated or decided; not vague or doubtful

Common questions about “definite”

What does “definite” mean?

definite — adj. clearly stated or decided; not vague or doubtful. In Chinese: 明确的,确定的.

How do you pronounce “definite”?

definite is pronounced /ˈdɛf(ə)nɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: def · i · nite.

How do you use “definite” in a sentence?

She gave me a definite answer about the invitation. (她给了我一个关于邀请的明确答复。)

What are synonyms for “definite”?

certain, clear, explicit, specific — all close in meaning to definite (adj. clearly stated or decided; not vague or doubtful).

Is “definite” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. definite appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “definite”?

de(strengthen)+fin(boundary)+ite→ having clear boundaries → definite.

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