英语词汇“definite”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

adj

Definite is an adjective describing something that is known for certain. For example, there is no more definite way to get into trouble with a police officer than speeding in front of the police station with a broken taillight.

This word is from the Latin definitus meaning "defined" or "limited." Definite can also be used to mean something is very clearly planned or certainly defined. If you have definite plans for the evening to go to the theater and out for a nice dinner at a steak house, you're probably not going to end up playing miniature golf and eating fast food instead.

CHOOSE YOUR WORDS

definitely / definitively

Use definitely and definitively when there's no doubt, but save definitely for emphasis and definitively for the final say. If you definitely want to go to a party, but your mom definitively says no, then you aren't going. Quit asking.

Definitely means something is definite — it's unmistakable and clearly defined. It's definitely getting warmer on this planet. It can also mean, "Sure" or "Yes" in response to a question. Would you like cake? Definitely! If you forget how to spell it, just think definite plus -ly (keep the e). Here are some examples of definitely in action:

'No, you don't fail,' he assures her. 'You definitely pass.' (Washington Post)

It's best to wear comfy footwear, and definitely not heels, as their spikes can get stuck in the wooden walkway. (Washington Post)

I definitely felt like a little child again, doing the things I love to do, which is play hockey. (Los Angeles Times)

Definitively is a stronger word — anything definitive is official or conclusive. If a doctor gives you a definitive diagnosis, you know exactly what's wrong. It's not a promise that something will happen; it's a done deal. Just add -ly for definitively (once again, keep the e), to say things like, The court has ruled definitively in favor of the defendant. Here are more examples:

They are obsessed with them—especially the kind that are never definitively solved. (Time)

Since 2007, the government has eluded its responsibility and has now invented this farce of a discovery to definitively seize the property. (Los Angeles Times)

It is hard to say definitively, because Apple didn't provide exact figures for comparison. (Wall Street Journal)

As you can see, while there are definitely similarities between these two words, they are at heart definitively different! And that's final.

WORD FAMILY

definite: definitely, definiteness, definitive, indefinite+/definitive: definitively/indefinite: indefinitely, indefiniteness, indefinity

USAGE EXAMPLES

“He’s seeing some definite returns on the time that he’s put in with regard to his recovery.”

New York Times(Dec 31, 2016)

He's seeing some definite returns on the time that he's put in with regard to his recovery.”

Reuters(Dec 30, 2016)

The Peach Bowl features one of college football’s greatest dynasties against the definite outsider in this season’s College Football Playoff.

Washington Times(Dec 30, 2016)

1adj precise; explicit and clearly defined

I want a definite answer
a definite statement of the terms of the will
a definite amount
definite restrictions on the sale of alcohol
the wedding date is now definite
a definite drop in attendance

Syn|Ant

clear

readily apparent to the mind

defined

clearly characterized or delimited

certain

definite but not specified or identified

decisive

unmistakable

decided, distinct

recognizable; marked

distinct

easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined

explicit, expressed

precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication

indefinite

vague or not clearly defined or stated

unclear

not clear to the mind

undefined, vague

not precisely limited, determined, or distinguished

coy

showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement

indecisive

not clearly defined

nebulous, unfixed

lacking definition or definite content

noncommittal

refusing to bind oneself to a particular course of action or view or the like

one

indefinite in time or position

indistinct

not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand

2adj known for certain

it is definite that they have won

Syn

certain

established beyond doubt or question; definitely known

单词	definite
释义	definite (once / 106 pages) adj Definite is an adjective describing something that is known for certain. For example, there is no more definite way to get into trouble with a police officer than speeding in front of the police station with a broken taillight. This word is from the Latin definitus meaning "defined" or "limited." Definite can also be used to mean something is very clearly planned or certainly defined. If you have definite plans for the evening to go to the theater and out for a nice dinner at a steak house, you're probably not going to end up playing miniature golf and eating fast food instead. CHOOSE YOUR WORDS definitely / definitively Use definitely and definitively when there's no doubt, but save definitely for emphasis and definitively for the final say. If you definitely want to go to a party, but your mom definitively says no, then you aren't going. Quit asking. Definitely means something is definite — it's unmistakable and clearly defined. It's definitely getting warmer on this planet. It can also mean, "Sure" or "Yes" in response to a question. Would you like cake? Definitely! If you forget how to spell it, just think definite plus -ly (keep the e). Here are some examples of definitely in action: 'No, you don't fail,' he assures her. 'You definitely pass.' (Washington Post) It's best to wear comfy footwear, and definitely not heels, as their spikes can get stuck in the wooden walkway. (Washington Post) I definitely felt like a little child again, doing the things I love to do, which is play hockey. (Los Angeles Times) Definitively is a stronger word — anything definitive is official or conclusive. If a doctor gives you a definitive diagnosis, you know exactly what's wrong. It's not a promise that something will happen; it's a done deal. Just add -ly for definitively (once again, keep the e), to say things like, The court has ruled definitively in favor of the defendant. Here are more examples: They are obsessed with them—especially the kind that are never definitively solved. (Time) Since 2007, the government has eluded its responsibility and has now invented this farce of a discovery to definitively seize the property. (Los Angeles Times) It is hard to say definitively, because Apple didn't provide exact figures for comparison. (Wall Street Journal) As you can see, while there are definitely similarities between these two words, they are at heart definitively different! And that's final. WORD FAMILY definite: definitely, definiteness, definitive, indefinite+/definitive: definitively/indefinite: indefinitely, indefiniteness, indefinity USAGE EXAMPLES “He’s seeing some definite returns on the time that he’s put in with regard to his recovery.” New York Times(Dec 31, 2016) He's seeing some definite returns on the time that he's put in with regard to his recovery.” Reuters(Dec 30, 2016) The Peach Bowl features one of college football’s greatest dynasties against the definite outsider in this season’s College Football Playoff. Washington Times(Dec 30, 2016) 1adj precise; explicit and clearly defined I want a definite answer a definite statement of the terms of the will a definite amount definite restrictions on the sale of alcohol the wedding date is now definite a definite drop in attendance Syn\|Ant clear readily apparent to the mind defined clearly characterized or delimited certain definite but not specified or identified decisive unmistakable decided, distinct recognizable; marked distinct easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined explicit, expressed precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication indefinite vague or not clearly defined or stated unclear not clear to the mind undefined, vague not precisely limited, determined, or distinguished coy showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement indecisive not clearly defined nebulous, unfixed lacking definition or definite content noncommittal refusing to bind oneself to a particular course of action or view or the like one indefinite in time or position indistinct not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand 2adj known for certain it is definite that they have won Syn certain established beyond doubt or question; definitely known
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