Definite
Definite adjective - So clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning.
Usage example: a definite instruction not to let anyone in the house while the parents were out for the evening
Exhaustive and definite are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Exhaustive" instead an adjective "Definite".
Exhaustive
Exhaustive adjective - Trying all possibilities.
Definite and exhaustive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Definite" instead an adjective "Exhaustive".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- special and definite
- special and exhaustive
- exact and definite
- exact and exhaustive
- particular and definite
- particular and exhaustive
- specific and definite
- specific and exhaustive
- perfect and definite
- perfect and exhaustive
- complete and definite
- complete and exhaustive
- accurate and definite
- accurate and exhaustive
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