Synonyms for definite
- adjective
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Adjective
1. Certain — determined; resolved; decided
certain, distinct, definitive, clear, limited, positive, unequivocal, decisive, specific, unquestionable, final, precise, determinate, exact, explicit, finite, determined, defined, fixed, decided, express, restricted
Definitions
- adj. 1
Determined; resolved; decided.
Related words
- Word family
- definitely definiteness define definitive
- Phrases
- definite verb
Example sentences
- certain It is certain that Lucy will marry the pop singer.
- positive Positive atomic nuclei attract negative electrons.
- distinct Each vignette adds something distinct to the film.
- definitive Let's try to make the definitive list after Christmas.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| definite | falling | |
| certain | falling | |
| positive | rising | |
| distinct | steady | |
| definitive | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- final2, clear1, fixed1, exact2
- 6 letters
- finite2
- 7 letters
- certain2, decided3, limited3, express2, defined2, precise2
- 8 letters
- positive3, specific3, distinct2, explicit3, decisive3
- 10 letters
- determined3, restricted3, definitive4
- 11 letters
- unequivocal5, determinate4
- 14 letters
- unquestionable5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (final2 = 2 syllables).