clearly stated or decided; not vague or doubtful 明确的,确定无疑的 we had no definite plans. 我们没有明确的计划。 ■clearly true or real; unambiguous 真正的;明确的,不含糊的 no definite proof has emerged. 没有出现明确的证据。 ■[predic.](of a person) certain or sure about something (人)确信的,肯定的 you're very definite about that!. 你对此很确定啊!。 ■clear or undeniable (used for emphasis) [用于强调]明白的;无可否认的 video is a definite asset in the classroom. 录像系统是教室里必不可少的财产。 ■having exact and discernible physical limits or form 固定的,一定的
派生 definiteness noun 语源
mid 16th cent.: from Latin definitus 'defined, set within limits', past participle of definire (see define)
用法
For an explanation of the difference between definite and definitive, see usage at definitive