Definite vs Vivid - What's the difference?
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Having distinct limits.
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Free from any doubt.
Determined; resolved.
(linguistics) Designating an identified or immediately identifiable person or thing.
(of perception) Clear, detailed or powerful.
(of an image) Bright, intense or colourful.
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, title=(The China Governess)
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Definite is a related term of vivid.
As adjectives the difference between definite and vivid
is that definite is having distinct limits while vivid is (of perception) clear, detailed or powerful.As nouns the difference between definite and vivid
is that definite is (obsolete) anything that is defined or determined while vivid is (new zealand) a felt-tipped permanent marker.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
* indefinitevivid
English
Adjective
(en adjective)citation, passage=The half-dozen pieces […] were painted white and carved with festoons of flowers, birds and cupids. To display them the walls had been tinted a vivid blue which had now faded, but the carpet, which had evidently been stored and recently relaid, retained its original turquoise.}}
citation, passage=The vivid , untrammeled life appealed to him, and for a time he had found delight in it; but he was wise and knew that once peace was established there would be no room in Cuba for the Sin Verguenza.}}