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Definite vs Definable - What's the difference?

definite | definable |

As adjectives the difference between definite and definable

is that definite is having distinct limits while definable is able to be defined.

As a noun definite

is anything that is defined or determined.

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.
    • ----

    definable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Able to be defined.
    • Many words are definable by using other words.

    Antonyms

    * undefinable * indefinable

    Derived terms

    * user-definable

    Related terms

    * definability

    Anagrams

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