B2 verb محايد

definite

/ˈdef.ɪ.nət/

To be clearly stated, certain, or fixed in nature. It describes something that is not vague and leaves no room for doubt or confusion.

أمثلة

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1

I need a definite answer by tomorrow so I can book the flights.

I need a definite answer by tomorrow so I can book the flights.

2

The evidence provided a definite link between the suspect and the crime scene.

The evidence provided a definite link between the suspect and the crime scene.

3

That's a definite 'no' from my parents regarding the party.

That's a definite 'no' from my parents regarding the party.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
definiteness
Verb
define
ظرف
definitely
صفة
definite
مرتبط
definition
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the word 'finite' (which means limited or having an end). If something is 'de-finite', it has clear limits or boundaries, making it certain.

اختبار سريع

We haven't made any ____ plans for the summer vacation yet.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: definite

أمثلة

1

I need a definite answer by tomorrow so I can book the flights.

everyday

I need a definite answer by tomorrow so I can book the flights.

2

The evidence provided a definite link between the suspect and the crime scene.

formal

The evidence provided a definite link between the suspect and the crime scene.

3

That's a definite 'no' from my parents regarding the party.

informal

That's a definite 'no' from my parents regarding the party.

4

The study observed a definite trend toward urbanization in the late 20th century.

academic

The study observed a definite trend toward urbanization in the late 20th century.

5

We saw a definite improvement in sales figures after the new campaign launched.

business

We saw a definite improvement in sales figures after the new campaign launched.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
definiteness
Verb
define
ظرف
definitely
صفة
definite
مرتبط
definition

تلازمات شائعة

definite answer definite answer
definite plans definite plans
definite advantage definite advantage
definite proof definite proof
definite trend definite trend

العبارات الشائعة

definite article

definite article (the word 'the')

a definite plus

a definite plus (a clear advantage)

nothing definite

nothing definite (no fixed plans yet)

يُخلط عادةً مع

definite vs definitive

'Definite' means clear or certain, while 'definitive' means the final, most authoritative, or best example of something.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

Use 'definite' when you want to emphasize that a situation or answer is fixed and will not change. It is frequently used before nouns like 'plans', 'answers', or 'proof'.

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أخطاء شائعة

The most common mistake is the spelling 'definate'; remember it ends in '-ite' like the word 'finite'. Some learners also confuse it with 'definitive' when referring to conclusions.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the word 'finite' (which means limited or having an end). If something is 'de-finite', it has clear limits or boundaries, making it certain.

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أصل الكلمة

From the Latin 'definitus', which is the past participle of 'definire', meaning 'to limit, determine, or explain'.

أنماط نحوية

Used as an attributive adjective before a noun (e.g., definite plans). Used as a predicative adjective after linking verbs (e.g., The results are definite).

اختبار سريع

We haven't made any ____ plans for the summer vacation yet.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: definite

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postrogible

C1

A postrogible is a formal administrative item, decision, or legal clause that is officially designated as subject to subsequent questioning or secondary verification. It acts as a placeholder in a process, allowing a project to move forward while acknowledging that a specific element requires future scrutiny.

overferfy

C1

To excessively complicate, refine, or add unnecessary details to a task, object, or process, ultimately diminishing its original effectiveness or clarity. It describes the act of over-engineering something to the point of absurdity or inefficiency.

trisalvhood

C1

Describing a state or system that possesses a triple-layered security or salvage protocol to prevent total loss. It characterizes an object, process, or entity that is thrice-protected against failure, ensuring maximum durability and resilience.

exmovize

C1

A formal noun referring to the outward manifestation or physical externalization of internal energy, emotion, or kinetic impulses. It is specifically used to describe the transition from a latent state to a visible, active movement.

circumpetious

C1

To seek a goal or target by taking an indirect, circular, or roundabout path rather than a direct one. It implies a strategic or cautious approach to reaching an objective by navigating around obstacles or avoiding direct confrontation.

undertactant

C1

A term used in behavioral psychology and verbal behavior analysis to describe an individual who exhibits a deficit in 'tacting,' which is the ability to label or name stimuli in the environment. It refers to a speaker who provides significantly fewer verbal descriptions of non-verbal stimuli than expected for their developmental level.

hypercryptity

C1

To encrypt or obscure information to an extreme, multi-layered degree, often exceeding standard security requirements. This verb describes the act of applying redundant cryptographic protections to ensure that data remains inaccessible even under intense scrutiny.

homosolship

C1

A state or quality of being united by a single, shared purpose or essence within a group, particularly where individual differences are subsumed by a collective identity. It characterizes the bond formed through consistent, singular dedication to a common goal or philosophy.

subsumful

C1

To completely integrate or incorporate a specific element, concept, or entity into a larger, more comprehensive framework or system. It describes the process of making something a full part of a bigger whole so that it becomes indistinguishable from the main structure.

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