Definite vs Unqualified - What's the difference?
definite | unqualified |
Having distinct limits.
* Whewell
Free from any doubt.
Determined; resolved.
(linguistics) Designating an identified or immediately identifiable person or thing.
Not qualified, ineligible, unfit for a position or task.
Not elaborated upon, undescribed.
As adjectives the difference between definite and unqualified
is that definite is having distinct limits while unqualified is not qualified, ineligible, unfit for a position or task.As a noun definite
is (obsolete) anything that is defined or determined.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
* indefiniteunqualified
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- His lack of a high school diploma renders him unqualified for the job.
- Her cooking ability, while mentioned, was unqualified by her.