definite in All languages combined

IPA: /ˈdɛfɪnɪt/ [UK], /ˈdɛfɪnɪt/ [US] Audio: en-us-definite.ogg [US] Forms: definite [positive], more definite [comparative], most definite [superlative] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Head templates: {{adjective|more=true}} [POS TABLE]

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"definite" meaning in All languages combined

Adjective [English]