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   Definite , a. [L. definitis, p. p. of definire: cf. F. défini. See Define.]
    Having certain or distinct; determinate in extent or greatness; limited; fixed; as, definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or interval.
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   Elements combine in definite proportions.
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   Having certain limits in signification; determinate; certain; precise; fixed; exact; clear; as, a definite word, term, or expression.
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   Determined; resolved. [Obs.]
   Shak.
   
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   Serving to define or restrict; limiting; determining; as, the definite article.
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   Definite article (Gram.), the article the, which is used to designate a particular person or thing, or a particular class of persons or things; -- also called a definitive. See Definitive, n. - - Definite inflorescence. (Bot.) See Determinate inflorescence, under Determinate. -- Law of definite proportions (Chem.), the essential law of chemical combination that every definite compound always contains the same elements in the same proportions by weight; and, if two or more elements form more than one compound with each other, the relative proportions of each are fixed. Compare Law of multiple proportions, under Multiple.
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   Definite, n. A thing defined or determined. [Obs.]
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