definite
gb/dˈɛfɪnɪt/ us/dˈɛfɪnɪt/
B1
Engels
~ 3000
biztos, határozott, jól körülhatárolható, meghatározott
B1
1
biztos
A2
határozott
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
[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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'definite' with 'definitive'. 'Definitive' means final or most authoritative, while 'definite' means clear and certain.
Betekenis
Certain and not likely to change
Woordcombinaties
definite answer
|definite decision
|definite plan
|definite time
|make it definite
Synoniemen
certain (Very close in meaning, but 'certain' often refers to personal conviction, while 'definite' can refer more to external facts or arrangements.)
|
clear-cut (Slightly more informal; emphasizes being obvious and easy to understand.)
Antoniemen
indefinite (Means not fixed or decided; open-ended.)
|
uncertain (Means not sure or not having a clear answer.)
Thema's
communication
|decision-making
|certainty
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
Clear and certain; not likely to change.
Clearly decided, fixed, or known, without any doubt or change expected.
B2
2
Gebruikspatroon:
[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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Betekenis
Having clear limits or boundaries
Woordcombinaties
definite boundary
|definite shape
|definite period
|definite limit
Synoniemen
distinct (Emphasizes being clearly separate from others.)
|
well-defined (Often used in formal or technical contexts to mean clearly described or bounded.)
Antoniemen
vague (Not clear in shape, limits, or meaning.)
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indefinite (Without fixed limits or clear boundaries.)
Thema's
science
|description
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
Having clear limits or edges; not vague.
Having fixed and clear limits, edges, or shape.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
definite
IPA
GB/dˈɛfɪnɪt/
US/dˈɛfɪnɪt/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
def - in - ite (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (def)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: definite
Woordfamilie
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
Uitdrukkingen
for definite
1/fɚ dˈɛfɪnɪt/
fixed phrase
informal
With complete certainty
Used to say something is sure and will not change.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- We should make it definite before telling everyone.
- They made it definite that the party will be on Saturday.