Definite
/ˈdɛf.ɪ.nət/noun
Clearly defined or determined; not vague or general.
Did you know?The term 'definite' is linked to the Latin root meaning 'to finish' or 'to limit,' which reflects ancient beliefs in the power of boundaries and clarity.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dʰeh₁-
“to put, to do, to set”
Latin
Latin
definire
“to limit, to determine, to set boundaries”
Old French
Old French
definiss-, definire
“to define, to determine”
Middle English
Middle English
definite
“clearly determined, certain”
Modern English
English
definite
“clearly defined, distinct, precise”