Definition of definite

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Definite (a.) Having certain limits in signification; determinate; certain; precise; fixed; exact; clear; as, a definite word, term, or expression..

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Paper :: Paper (n.) A paper containing (usually) a definite quantity; as, a paper of pins, tacks, opium, etc..
Sum :: Sum (n.) A quantity of money or currency; any amount, indefinitely; as, a sum of money; a small sum, or a large sum..
Which :: Which (pron.) A compound relative or indefinite pronoun, standing for any one which, whichever, that which, those which, the . . . which, and the like; as, take which you will..
Screw :: Screw (n.) A straight line in space with which a definite linear magnitude termed the pitch is associated (cf. 5th Pitch, 10 (b)). It is used to express the displacement of a rigid body, which may always be made to consist of a rotation about an axis combined with a translation parallel to that axis..
Indefinite :: Indefinite (a.) Boundless; infinite.
Signate :: Signate (v. t.) Having definite color markings.
Sextodecimo :: Sextodecimo (n.) A book composed of sheets each of which is folded into sixteen leaves; hence, indicating, more or less definitely, a size of a book; -- usually written 16mo, or 16¡..
Brother :: Brother (n.) A male person who has the same father and mother with another person, or who has one of them only. In the latter case he is more definitely called a half brother, or brother of the half blood..
Hogshead :: Hogshead (n.) A large cask or barrel, of indefinite contents; esp. one containing from 100 to 140 gallons..
Localize :: Localize (v. t.) To make local; to fix in, or assign to, a definite place..
Determination :: Determination (n.) The quality of mind which reaches definite conclusions; decision of character; resoluteness.
Dehiscence :: Dehiscence (n.) A gaping or bursting open along a definite line of attachment or suture, without tearing, as in the opening of pods, or the bursting of capsules at maturity so as to emit seeds, etc.; also, the bursting open of follicles, as in the ovaries of animals, for the expulsion of their contents..
Maiden :: Maiden (v. t.) To act coyly like a maiden; -- with it as an indefinite object.
General :: General (a.) Not restrained or limited to a precise import; not specific; vague; indefinite; lax in signification; as, a loose and general expression..
Liquid :: Liquid (a.) Clear; definite in terms or amount.
Anhistous :: Anhistous (a.) Without definite structure; as, an anhistous membrane..
Thrave :: Thrave (n.) The number of two dozen; also, an indefinite number; a bunch; a company; a throng..
Astatic :: Astatic (a.) Having little or no tendency to take a fixed or definite position or direction: thus, a suspended magnetic needle, when rendered astatic, loses its polarity, or tendency to point in a given direction..
Liquid :: Liquid (n.) A substance whose parts change their relative position on the slightest pressure, and therefore retain no definite form; any substance in the state of liquidity; a fluid that is not aeriform..
Formulate :: Formulate (v. t.) To reduce to, or express in, a formula; to put in a clear and definite form of statement or expression..
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