Definite vs Correct - What's the difference?
definite | correct | Related terms |
Having distinct limits.
* Whewell
Free from any doubt.
Determined; resolved.
(linguistics) Designating an identified or immediately identifiable person or thing.
Free from error; true; the state of having an affirmed truth.
With good manners; well behaved; conforming with accepted standards of behaviour.
To make something that was not valid become right. To remove error.
(by extension) To grade (examination papers).
To inform (someone) of the latter's error.
Definite is a related term of correct.
As adjectives the difference between definite and correct
is that definite is having distinct limits while correct is free from error; true; the state of having an affirmed truth.As a noun definite
is (obsolete) anything that is defined or determined.As a verb correct is
to make something that was not valid become right to remove error.definite
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- definite''' dimensions; a '''definite''' measure; a '''definite period or interval
- Elements combine in definite proportions.
- definite knowledge
- (Shakespeare)
- the definite article
Antonyms
* indefinitecorrect
English
Adjective
(en adjective)Synonyms
* (with good manners) well-mannered, well behavedAntonyms
* (without error) incorrect, inaccurate * (with good manners) uncouthDerived terms
* anatomically correct * correctly * hypercorrect * incorrectVerb
(en verb)- He corrected the position of the book on the mantle.
- It's rude to correct your parents.