NYT Dictionary

DEFINITE

/ˈdɛfɪnɪt/
AdjectiveNounDEF-i-nitedef-i-nite · 3 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2022, 2023

Meaning

Having distinct limits.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin dēfīnītus, past participle of dēfīniō, whence also English define.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

unquestionablefinitedefinitelimitedabsolutearticulateassertiveassuredaudiblebound

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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