Dictionary Entry
definite
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ˈdɛfɪnɪt/Word FrequencyCommon (4.9)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)(grammar) A word or phrase that designates a specified or identified person or entity.
In a Sentence
“Students can use definite to explain (grammar) A word or phrase that designates a specified or identified person or entity..”
Published Usage Examples
“On March 12th Mr. Lippert communicated to us what he termed the definite proposals of the Government of the S.A.R., which were duly cabled to our friends in Europe (a copy of this cable has already been sent to you).”
“Mr Cameron, however, openly acknowledged that he been helped out by family connections with what he called a "definite leg-up internship" at his father's stockbrokers.”
This entry also appears in ReadingWillow Year 11 word lists, so students can move between the dictionary and year-level study sets.
Origin
From Latin definitus, past participle of definire ‘to define’.
Common Phrases
Poetry examples for “definite”
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