definite
gb/dˈɛfɪnɪt/ us/dˈɛfɪnɪt/
B1
Angličtina
~ 3000
biztos, határozott, jól körülhatárolható, meghatározott
B1
1
biztos
A2
határozott
B1
Vzorec užití:
[something] is definite
We have a definite date for the meeting.
Már van biztos időpontunk a megbeszélésre.
There is no definite answer to that question yet.
Erre a kérdésre még nincs biztos válasz.
She gave me a definite promise to help.
The rules are definite and must be followed.
We need a definite plan before we start.
Učební příklady
The time for the party is definite.
A buli időpontja már biztos.
I have a definite answer for you.
Van számodra határozott válaszom.
This is a definite rule.
We need a definite plan.
The date is definite now.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'definite' with 'definitive'. 'Definitive' means final or most authoritative, while 'definite' means clear and certain.
Význam
Certain and not likely to change
Kolokace
definite answer
|definite decision
|definite plan
|definite time
|make it definite
Synonyma
certain (Very close in meaning, but 'certain' often refers to personal conviction, while 'definite' can refer more to external facts or arrangements.)
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clear-cut (Slightly more informal; emphasizes being obvious and easy to understand.)
Antonyma
indefinite (Means not fixed or decided; open-ended.)
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uncertain (Means not sure or not having a clear answer.)
Témata
communication
|decision-making
|certainty
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Clear and certain; not likely to change.
Clearly decided, fixed, or known, without any doubt or change expected.
B2
2
Vzorec užití:
[something] has a definite [limit/shape/boundary]
This plant has a definite shape that makes it easy to identify.
Ennek a növénynek határozott formája van, ezért könnyű azonosítani.
The project has a definite time frame.
A projektnek meghatározott időkerete van.
The border between the two countries is definite.
There is a definite limit to how much we can spend.
Učební příklady
The table has a definite shape.
Az asztalnak határozott formája van.
We have a definite time for the test.
Megvan a teszt pontos időpontja.
There is a definite line on the map.
The game has a definite end.
Význam
Having clear limits or boundaries
Kolokace
definite boundary
|definite shape
|definite period
|definite limit
Synonyma
distinct (Emphasizes being clearly separate from others.)
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well-defined (Often used in formal or technical contexts to mean clearly described or bounded.)
Antonyma
vague (Not clear in shape, limits, or meaning.)
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indefinite (Without fixed limits or clear boundaries.)
Témata
science
|description
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Having clear limits or edges; not vague.
Having fixed and clear limits, edges, or shape.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
definite
IPA
GB/dˈɛfɪnɪt/
US/dˈɛfɪnɪt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
def - in - ite (3 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (def)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: definite
Příbuzná slova
Core family
Related words
definitive
adjective C1
definitively
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
indefinite
adjective B2
indefinitely
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
definiteness
noun
Výrazy
for definite
1/fɚ dˈɛfɪnɪt/
fixed phrase
informal
With complete certainty
Used to say something is sure and will not change.
Příklady
- I’ll let you know for definite tomorrow.
- We’re going to win this match for definite.
make it definite
1/mˈeɪk ˈɪt dˈɛfɪnɪt/
fixed phrase
Decide or fix something clearly
To decide something so it is clear and certain.
Příklady
- We should make it definite before telling everyone.
- They made it definite that the party will be on Saturday.