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Definite vs Clinching - What's the difference?

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As adjectives the difference between definite and clinching

is that definite is having distinct limits while clinching is that settles something (such as an argument) definitely and conclusively.

As a noun definite

is anything that is defined or determined.

As a verb clinching is

present participle of clinch.

definite

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Having distinct limits.
    • definite''' dimensions; a '''definite''' measure; a '''definite period or interval
  • * Whewell
    • Elements combine in definite proportions.
  • Free from any doubt.
    • definite knowledge
  • Determined; resolved.
    • (Shakespeare)
  • (linguistics) Designating an identified or immediately identifiable person or thing.
    • the definite article

    Antonyms

    * indefinite

    Related terms

    * definitely * definitive * unquestionable * decided * definite article

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (obsolete) Anything that is defined or determined.
    • ----

    clinching

    English

    Verb

    (head)

    • Adjective

    (-)
  • That settles something (such as an argument) definitely and conclusively