definite

definite
I
(New American Roget's College Thesaurus)
adj. exact, explicit, plain, limited, precise, unequivocal. See speciality, limit, certainty, truth.Ant., indefinite, vague.
II
(Roget's IV) modif.
1. [Determined with exactness]
Syn. fixed, exact, precise, positive, accurate, correct, decisive, absolute, clearly defined, well-defined, circumscribed, limited, bounded, strict, explicit, specific, particular, settled, determinate, decided, prescribed, restricted, assigned, unequivocal, rigorous, special, express, conclusive, formal, categorical, unerring, unimpeachable, to the point, substantially correct, beyond doubt, hard and fast; see also certain 3 , determined 1 .
Ant. obscure*, indefinite, inexact.
2. [Clear in detail]
Syn. sharp, distinct, visible, audible, tangible, clear, vivid, minute, unambiguous, unmistakable in meaning, straightforward, obvious, marked, plain, not vague, well-drawn, clearly defined, well-marked, well-defined, clear-cut, explicit, unmistakable, distinguishable, silhouetted, palpable, well-grounded, indubitable, undistorted, crisp, bold, ringing, severe, graphic, downright, in focus, in relief, undisguised, in plain sight, clear as day, standing out like a sore thumb*.
Ant. confused*, vague, hazy.
3. [Positive]
Syn. certain, sure, beyond doubt, convinced; see certain 1 , inevitable .
See Synonym Study at explicit .
III
(Roget's 3 Superthesaurus) a.
1. certain positive, sure, absolute, fixed, assured, guaranteed, settled, decided.
2. exact clear, unambiguous, explicit, specific, precise, unmistakable, express, concrete.
ANT.: 1. uncertain, iffy, indefinite. 2. unclear, ambiguous, vague
IV
(Roget's Thesaurus II) adjective 1. Having distinct limits: determinate, fixed, limited. See LIMITED. 2. Without any doubt: clear, clear-cut, decided, distinct, pronounced, unquestionable. See CERTAIN. 3. Known positively: certain, positive, sure. Idiom: for certain. See CERTAIN. 4. Clearly, fully, and sometimes emphatically expressed: categorical, clear, clear-cut, decided, explicit, express, positive, precise, specific, unambiguous, unequivocal. See CLEAR.

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