DEFINITE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DEFINITE?

Need another word that means the same as “definite”? Find 40 synonyms and 30 related words for “definite” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Definite” are: explicit, specific, express, precise, exact, defined, well defined, clear-cut, unmistakable, irrefutable, unequivocal, unambiguous, certain, undisputed, decided, marked, distinct, unquestioned, not in question, not in doubt, sure, positive, absolute, conclusive, decisive, firm, concrete, final, unquestionable, unarguable, clear, manifest, obvious, patent, proven, fixed, delimited, stipulated, particular, circumscribed

Definite as an Adjective

Definitions of "Definite" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “definite” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Clear or undeniable (used for emphasis.
• Having exact and discernible physical limits or form.
• Known for certain.
• Clearly true or real; unambiguous.
• Precise; explicit and clearly defined.
• Clearly stated or decided; not vague or doubtful.
• (of a person) certain or sure about something.

Synonyms of "Definite" as an adjective (40 Words)

absolute	Perfect or complete or pure. The decree of nullity was made absolute.
certain	Certain to occur destined or inevitable Benjamin Franklin. It is certain that they were on the bus.
circumscribed	Subject to limits or subjected to limits.
clear	Clear and distinct to the senses easily perceptible. A bright clear flame.
clear-cut	Clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible.
conclusive	(of a victory) achieved easily or by a large margin. A conclusive 5 O win.
concrete	Capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary. I haven t got any concrete proof.
decided	(of a person) having clear opinions; resolute. At a distinct or decided disadvantage.
decisive	Determining or having the power to determine an outcome. She gave him a decisive answer.
defined	Showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary. Lost in a maze of words both defined and undefined.
delimited	Having the limits or boundaries established. Cava is made in a number of delimited regions in Spain.
distinct	Physically separate. Management had interests quite distinct from those of their employees.
exact	(of a subject of study) permitting precise measurements as a basis for rigorously testable theories. An exact replica two feet tall was constructed.
explicit	Of a person stating something in an explicit manner. Explicit sexual scenes.
express	Without unnecessary stops. An express train.
final	Allowing no further doubt or dispute. The final cost will easily run into six figures.
firm	Marked by firm determination or resolution not shakable. She had no firm plans for the next day.
fixed	Of a number having a fixed and unchanging value. How s the club fixed for money now.
irrefutable	Impossible to deny or disprove. An irrefutable argument.
manifest	Clear or obvious to the eye or mind. Her manifest charm and proven ability.
marked	Strongly marked easily noticeable. Walked with a marked limp.
not in doubt	Directed or bound inward.
not in question	Currently fashionable.
obvious	Easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind. Obvious errors.
particular	Especially great or intense. A particular description of the room.
patent	Made and marketed under a patent proprietary. The patient is usually left with a patent vessel.
positive	Having a positive charge. A player had tested positive for cocaine use.
precise	Marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail. Specified a precise amount.
proven	Established beyond doubt. A system based on proven technologies.
specific	Clearly defined or identified. Savings were made by increasing the electricity supply only until it met specific development needs.
stipulated	Demanded or specified, typically as part of an agreement. The stipulated time has elapsed.
sure	Having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty confident and assured. The drawings impress by their sure sense of rhythm.
unambiguous	Having or exhibiting a single clearly defined meaning. As a horror apartheid is absolutely unambiguous.
unarguable	Not open to disagreement; indisputable. Unarguable proof of conspiracy.
undisputed	Not disputed or called in question; accepted. The undisputed fact.
unequivocal	Clearly defined or formulated- R.B.Taney. An unequivocal or univocal statement.
unmistakable	Not able to be mistaken for anything else; very distinctive. The unmistakable sound of his laughter.
unquestionable	Not able to be disputed or doubted. Unquestionable authority.
unquestioned	Not examined or inquired into. His loyalty to John is unquestioned.
well defined	Wise or advantageous and hence advisable.

Usage Examples of "Definite" as an adjective

• A definite statement of the terms of the will.
• A definite amount.
• It is definite that they have won.
• No definite proof has emerged.
• Under the circumstances, air conditioning is a definite asset.
• I want a definite answer.
• Organizations have boundaries in the sense that they may occupy a definite geographical area.
• A definite drop in attendance.
• You're very definite about that!
• We had no definite plans.
• Definite restrictions on the sale of alcohol.
• The wedding date is now definite.

Associations of "Definite" (30 Words)

absolute	(of powers or rights) not subject to any limitation; unconditional. Absolute secrecy.
apparent	Appearing as such but not necessarily so. It became apparent that he was talented.
avowal	A statement asserting the existence or the truth of something.
certain	Having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty confident and assured. Be certain to disconnect the iron when you are through.
certainly	Used to emphasize the speaker’s belief that what is said is true. The prestigious address certainly adds to the firm s appeal.
certainty	A general air of confidence. There is a bewildering lack of certainty and clarity in the law.
certitude	Total certainty or greater certainty than circumstances warrant. The question may never be answered with certitude.
conclusive	(of a victory) achieved easily or by a large margin. Conclusive evidence.
confirming	Serving to support or corroborate.
convinced	Completely certain about something. A convinced pacifist.
corroborative	Serving to support or corroborate.
decided	(of a legal case) having been resolved. The sunshine is a decided improvement.
declared	Declared as fact explicitly stated. He has no declared conflict of interest.
definitive	A definitive postage stamp. A definitive verdict.
determinate	Precisely determined or limited or defined; especially fixed by rule or by a specific and constant cause. A determinate answer to the problem.
explicit	Of a person stating something in an explicit manner. She made her wishes explicit.
incontestable	Incapable of being contested or disputed.
indisputable	Impossible to doubt or dispute. A far from indisputable fact.
irreversible	Incapable of being reversed. She suffered irreversible damage to her health.
noticed	Being perceived or observed. An easily noticed effect on the rate of growth.
overt	Open and observable; not secret or hidden. In untreated cases overt psychosis may occur.
perspicuous	Transparently clear; easily understandable- Robert Burton. It provides simpler and more perspicuous explanations than its rivals.
plain	Unmistakably plain is often used informally for plainly. An insurance policy written in plain English.
positivistic	Of or relating to positivism.
pronounced	Very noticeable or marked; conspicuous. He had a pronounced squint.
straightforward	Free from ambiguity. In a straightforward case no fees will be charged.
sure	Having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty confident and assured. A sure hand on the throttle.
trenchant	Clearly or sharply defined to the mind. A trenchant argument.
unambiguous	Admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding; having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion. Instructions should be unambiguous.
unequivocal	Leaving no doubt; unambiguous. An unequivocal answer.