单词 | definite |
释义 | definite —definiteness, n. /def"euh nit/, adj. 1. clearly defined or determined; not vague or general; fixed; precise; exact: a definite quantity; definite directions. 2. having fixed limits; bounded with precision: a definite area. 3. positive; certain; sure: It is definite that he will take the job. 4. defining; limiting. 5. Bot. (of an inflorescence) determinate. [1520-30; < L definitus limited, precise, ptp. of definire; see DEFINE, -ITE2] Syn. 1. specific, particular. 2. well-defined. |
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