Definite vs. Definitive
Difference Between Definite and Definitive
Definite➦
Clearly defined; explicitly precise
a definite statement of the terms of the will.
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Definitive➦
(of a conclusion or agreement) done or reached decisively and with authority
a definitive decision
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Definite➦
Forthright and unambiguous
The doctor was very definite about what foods you should avoid.
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Definitive➦
(of a postage stamp) for general use and typically of standard design, not special or commemorative.
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Definite➦
Clearly developed or firmly decided
no definite idea of what to do for a career.
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Definitive➦
a definitive postage stamp
low-value British definitives simply have a portrait of the reigning monarch
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Definite➦
Readily distinguished or certain
at a definite disadvantage.
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Definitive➦
Serving to define or identify as distinct from others
"The Enlightenment pushed this project further trying to make science and its hallmark method definitive of the rational life" (Peter Machamer).
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Definite➦
(Grammar) Limiting or particularizing.
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Definitive➦
Supplying or being a final settlement or decision; conclusive
"The fall of the city Constantine had founded marked the definitive end of the Christian Eastern Empire" (James Carroll).
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Definite➦
Of a fixed number usually less than 20, as certain floral organs, especially stamens.
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Definitive➦
Authoritative and complete
a definitive biography. See Usage Note at definite.
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Definite➦
Cymose; determinate.
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Definitive➦
Mass produced in indefinite quantities over an indefinite period of time. Used of postage stamps.
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Definite➦
Having distinct limits.
definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or interval
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Definitive➦
(Biology) Fully formed or developed, as an organ or structure.
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Definite➦
Free from any doubt.
definite knowledge
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Definitive➦
(Grammar) A word that defines or limits, such as the definite article or a demonstrative pronoun.
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Definite➦
Determined; resolved; decided.
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Definitive➦
A definitive postage stamp.
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Definite➦
(linguistics) Designating an identified or immediately identifiable person or thing, or group of persons or things
the definite article
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Definitive➦
explicitly defined
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Definite➦
(grammar) A word or phrase that designates a specified or identified person or entity.
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Definitive➦
conclusive or decisive
definitive vote
She will have the definitive say in the matter, after consulting her board of directors.
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Definite➦
(obsolete) Anything that is defined or determined.
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Definitive➦
definite, authoritative and complete
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Definite➦
Having certain or distinct; determinate in extent or greatness; limited; fixed; as, definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or interval.
Elements combine in definite proportions.
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Definitive➦
limiting; determining
a definitive word
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Definite➦
Having certain limits in signification; determinate; certain; precise; fixed; exact; clear; as, a definite word, term, or expression.
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Definitive➦
(philately) general, not issued for commemorative purposes
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Definite➦
Determined; resolved.
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Definitive➦
(obsolete) Determined; resolved.
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Definite➦
Serving to define or restrict; limiting; determining; as, the definite article.
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Definitive➦
(grammar) a word, such as a definite article or demonstrative pronoun, that defines or limits something
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Definite➦
A thing defined or determined.
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Definitive➦
(philately) an ordinary postage stamp that is part of a series of all denominations or is reprinted as needed to meet demand
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Definite➦
precise; explicit and clearly defined;
I want a definite answer
a definite statement of the terms of the will
a definite amount
definite restrictions on the sale of alcohol
the wedding date is now definite
a definite drop in attendance
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Definitive➦
Determinate; positive; final; conclusive; unconditional; express.
A strict and definitive truth.
Some definitive . . . scheme of reconciliation.
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Definite➦
known for certain;
it is definite that they have won
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Definitive➦
Limiting; determining; as, a definitive word.
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Definitive➦
Determined; resolved.
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Definitive➦
A word used to define or limit the extent of the signification of a common noun, such as the definite article, and some pronouns.
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Definitive➦
clearly defined or formulated;
the plain and unequivocal language of the laws
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Definitive➦
of recognized authority or excellence;
the definitive work on Greece
classical methods of navigation
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Definitive➦
supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement;
a definitive verdict
a determinate answer to the problem
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