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Definite vs. Definitive
Definite
/ˈdefɪnət/Examples:
The great thing is that we've made a definite decision."Can not you give us something more definite to go upon?'It had no definite organization, officers or abode.
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Definitive
/dɪˈfɪnətɪv/Examples:
The study provides definitive proof of the theory.Her decision was definitive and unchanging.He issued a definitive statement on the matter.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Definite has a more general use, while definitive is more specialized.
- Definite is often associated with certainty, while definitive indicates a final, unchangeable status.
- Use definite when youre sure about something; use definitive when youre describing something conclusive, such as a definitive answer or proof.
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