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Definite vs Resounding - What's the difference?

definite | resounding |

As adjectives the difference between definite and resounding

is that definite is having distinct limits while resounding is having a deep, rich sound; mellow and resonant.

As nouns the difference between definite and resounding

is that definite is (obsolete) anything that is defined or determined while resounding is the action of the verb to resound .

As a verb resounding is

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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

    Noun

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

    English

    Etymology 1

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    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The action of the verb to resound
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  • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having a deep, rich sound; mellow and resonant
  • That causes reverberation
  • (by extension) emphatic, celebrated
  • We had a resounding win against the rival team.
    Derived terms
    * resoundingly

    Etymology 2

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    Verb

    (head)