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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDefinite
/ˈdɛf.ɪ.nɪt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Clearly defined or determined; not vague or general.
"The instructions were definite, leaving no room for confusion." - 2
Having distinct limits or boundaries.
"The project has a definite timeline that must be adhered to."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'definite' originates from the Latin 'definitus', meaning 'defined' or 'limited', which evolved through Middle French 'défini' before entering English in the late 14th century. Its meaning has shifted to encompass clarity and certainty in various contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Definite" is said worldwide
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défini
Transliteration: définie
"Les instructions étaient définies, ne laissant aucune place à la confusion."
definit
Transliteration: definit
"Die Anweisungen waren definitiv und ließen keinen Raum für Verwirrung."
definito
Transliteration: definito
"Le istruzioni erano definite, senza lasciare spazio a confusione."
definido
Transliteration: definido
"Las instrucciones eran definidas, sin dejar lugar a confusión."
definido
Transliteration: definido
"As instruções eram definidas, não deixando espaço para confusão."
निर्धारित
Transliteration: nirdharit
"निर्देश स्पष्ट थे, जिससे कोई भ्रम नहीं था।"
明确的
Transliteration: míngquè de
"指示是明确的，没有任何混淆的余地。"
명확한
Transliteration: myeonghwakhan
"지침은 명확하여 혼란의 여지가 없었습니다."
明確な
Transliteration: meikaku na
"指示は明確で、混乱の余地はありませんでした。"
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