definite

Academic Word List, sublist 7.

About 18.97 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. adjective Having distinct limits.

   definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or interval

2. adjective Free from any doubt.

   definite knowledge

3. adjective Determined; resolved; decided.
4. adjective Designating an identified or immediately identifiable person or thing, or group of persons or things

   the definite article

5. noun A word or phrase that designates a specified or identified person or entity.
6. noun Anything that is defined or determined.

Similar words

decided decisive distinct certain defined settled formed definitive determined specific

Often followed by

and article form time information purpose conclusions period plan

Word family

definitely definiteness definitenesses definitive