🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

명확한

Pronunciation / Transliteration: myeonghwakhan

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Definite/ˈdɛf.ɪ.nɪt/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"지침은 명확하여 혼란의 여지가 없었습니다."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Clearly defined or determined; not vague or general.

    "The instructions were definite, leaving no room for confusion."
  2. 2

    Having distinct limits or boundaries.

    "The project has a definite timeline that must be adhered to."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'definite' originates from the Latin 'definitus', meaning 'defined' or 'limited', which evolved through Middle French 'défini' before entering English in the late 14th century. Its meaning has shifted to encompass clarity and certainty in various contexts.

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