definite
- a precise; explicit and clearly defined
I want a definite answer
a definite statement of the terms of the will
a definite amount
definite restrictions on the sale of alcohol
the wedding date is now definite
a definite drop in attendance - s known for certain
it is definite that they have won
definitive
- s clearly defined or formulated
- s of recognized authority or excellence
the definitive work on Greece - s supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement
a definitive verdict
deflated
- v collapse by releasing contained air or gas
- v release contained air or gas from
- v reduce or lessen the size or importance of
The bad review of his work deflated his self-confidence - v produce deflation in
The new measures deflated the economy - v reduce or cut back the amount or availability of, creating a decline in value or prices
- v become deflated or flaccid, as by losing air
The balloons deflated - s brought low in spirit
left us fatigued and deflated spiritually
deflationary
- a associated with or tending to cause decreases in consumer prices or increases in the purchasing power of money
deflationary measures