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How do you spell Definite?

Correct spelling

definite

Think 'finite' - definite has clear finite limits, no A needed

Why is definite spelled this way?

No A anywhere in this word, despite how many people write 'definate.' The root is the Latin finire, meaning to limit or end — definite means with clear limits.

Common misspellings of definite

definatedefinantdefanitedefinit

Example

The teacher gave us a definite deadline for the project submission.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell definite?+
The correct spelling is "definite". Think 'finite' - definite has clear finite limits, no A needed
Is it definate or definite?+
The correct spelling is "definite", not "definate".

Other commonly misspelled words

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