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definite

intermediateB1

/ˈdɛfɪnɪt/ · def-i-nite

Clearly defined or determined.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Clearly defined or determined.

کھل کر بیان کردہ یا متعین.

محدد

muhaddad

Synonyms

clearcertainspecificواضحطے شدہمتعین

Antonyms

ambiguousvagueindefiniteغیر واضحغیر متعینابہام

Common Collocations

  • definite answer
  • definite purpose
  • definite time

Example Sentences

She gave a definite answer to the question.

اس نے سوال کا ایک درست جواب دیا.

Us ne sawaal ka ek durust jawab diya.

The deadline for the project is now definite.

پروجیکٹ کی آخری تاریخ اب متعین ہے.

Project ki aakhri tareekh ab mutaiyan hai.

He had a definite plan for his future.

اس کے مستقبل کے لیے ایک واضح منصوبہ تھا.

Us ke mustaqbil ke liye ek wazeh mansooba tha.

Easily Confused With

definite vs. indefinite:Definite refers to something clearly defined, while indefinite refers to something not clearly defined or vague.

Word Family

definitive
adjectiveحتمی
definiteness
nounمُحَدّدگی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'definite' as 'definitely not vague'.

Visualize a clear road sign directing clearly to a destination.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

بتاؤں کیسے اپنا حالِ دل ، تیری محبت ہی ہے جو معتبر ہے

Bataun kaise apna haal-e-dil, teri mohabbat hi hai jo maqbool hai.

How can I express my heart’s condition, it is only your love that is credible.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہاتھ کنگن تو آرسی کیا

Haath kangan to aarsi kya

When it's evident, there's no need for proof.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "definitus" — final, set limit

First known use: 15th century

The term evolved from the Latin ‘definitus’ which means something that is clearly defined or determined.