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Definite

Having certain or distinct; determinate in extent or greatness; limited; fixed; as, definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or interval.

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Certain 84% connected

Assured in mind; having no doubts; free from suspicions concerning.

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Certain 84% connected

Assured in mind; having no doubts; free from suspicions concerning.

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Decided 84% connected

of Decide

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Decided 84% connected

of Decide

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Decisive 84% connected

Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.

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Decisive 84% connected

Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.

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Distinct 84% connected

Distinguished; having the difference marked; separated by a visible sign; marked out; specified.

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Distinct 84% connected

Distinguished; having the difference marked; separated by a visible sign; marked out; specified.

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Clear 66% connected

Free from opaqueness; transparent; bright; light; luminous; unclouded.

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Clear 66% connected

Free from opaqueness; transparent; bright; light; luminous; unclouded.

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Distinct 66% connected

Distinguished; having the difference marked; separated by a visible sign; marked out; specified.

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Distinct 66% connected

Distinguished; having the difference marked; separated by a visible sign; marked out; specified.

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Explicit 66% connected

A word formerly used (as finis is now) at the conclusion of a book to indicate the end.

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Explicit 66% connected

A word formerly used (as finis is now) at the conclusion of a book to indicate the end.

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Indefinite 94% connected

Not definite; not limited, defined, or specified; not explicit; not determined or fixed upon; not precise; uncertain; vague; confused; obscure; as, a…

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Indefinite 94% connected

Not definite; not limited, defined, or specified; not explicit; not determined or fixed upon; not precise; uncertain; vague; confused; obscure; as, a…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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