Definite



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• adj. 清楚的, 明确的
• ［英］ adj. 清楚的, 明确的 ( clear, not doubtful )
• ［类］ 反义词: indeterminate ( 不确定的)
• ［记］ define+ite -> 下了定义的 -> 清楚的, 明确的

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Etymology: Latin definitus, past participle of definire
• Date: 1553
• 1. having distinct or certain limits <set definite standards for pupils to meet>
• 2.
  • a. free of all ambiguity, uncertainty, or obscurity <demanded a definite answer>
  • b. unquestionable, decided <the quarterback was a definite hero today>
• 3. typically designating an identified or immediately identifiable person or thing <the definite article the>
• 4.
  • a. of floral organs being constant in number, usually less than 20, and occurring in multiples of the petal number <stamens definite>
  • b. cymose <a definite inflorescence>
• Synonyms: see explicit
• ? definitely adverb
• ? definiteness noun

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