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definite

[def-uh-nit] / ˈdɛf ə nɪt /




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It has long proposed that gravity may play a role in forcing quantum systems to collapse into definite states.

From Science Daily Sep. 11, 2026

“There was a definite shortfall of manners on this trip, and I left this trip feeling embarrassed and taken advantage of.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

We should win the World Cup because we are the best but we know it is not definite.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

“He played a long time ago. But the World Cup, that’s a definite connection. What changed the landscape of the sport in this country was the World Cup.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 7, 2026

She felt that she was a definite part of something, part of a community gathered under a leader for the one purpose.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith




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