"definite" meaning in English

See definite in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈdɛfɪnɪt/ [UK], /ˈdɛfɪnɪt/ [US] Audio: en-us-definite.ogg [US] Forms: definite [positive], more definite [comparative], most definite [superlative]
Head templates: {{adjective|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Someone is definite if they are sure. They have no doubt about what they're saying.
    Sense id: simple-definite-en-adj-7fObCxWZ
  2. Something is definite if it has defined limits.
    Sense id: simple-definite-en-adj-g7uGa~Hh
  3. An identified person or thing
    Sense id: simple-definite-en-adj-Zn8Ev0vS
     
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