1. (a.) Clearly defined; having distinct limits; fixed; as, definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or interval.

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

3. (a.) Determined; resolved.

4. (a.) Serving to define or restrict; limiting; determining; as, the definite article.

5. (n.) A thing defined or determined.