Certain
Certain adjective - Known but not named.
Definitive and certain are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Definitive" instead an adjective "Certain".
Definitive
Definitive adjective - Serving to put an end to all debate or questioning.
Usage example: a definitive answer that put an immediate end to the discussion
Certain and definitive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Certain" instead an adjective "Definitive".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- clear and certain
- clear and definitive
- specific and certain
- specific and definitive
- fixed and certain
- fixed and definitive
- positive and certain
- positive and definitive
- precise and certain
- precise and definitive
- definite and certain
- definite and definitive
- reliable and certain
- reliable and definitive
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