definate vs definite :

definate or definite

Any vowel in an unstressed position can sometimes have the sound linguists call a “schwa:” “uh.” The result is that many people tend to guess when they hear this sound, but “definite” is definitely the right spelling. Also common are various misspellings of “definitely,” including the bizarre “defiantly.”

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Definitions
  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
News & Articles
  definite
  • Mary Young: Corbett's opponents lining up
    The number of definite Democratic candidates for governor now stands at five. A few more are possible contenders. They're fulfilling predictions that the list would be long because Gov. Tom Corbett's approval ratings remain low in polls.
    June 15, 2013 - Reading Eagle
  • Comedian W. Kamau Bell Calls George Zimmerman 'Definite Racist' (Video)
    W. Kamau Bell, who hosts "Totally Biased" on FX, recently called accused murderer George Zimmerman a "racist"while reporting on the Floridian's trial (video below). “Jury selection began this week in the trial of alleged murderer and definite racist George Zimmerman,” said the comedian. "Zimmerman says he was acting in 'self-defense. You know that ancient kind of self-defense called 'Murder Kwan ...
    June 14, 2013 - Opposing Views
  • Pleats & socks in Paris
    Posted in Fashion / Fashion blog / Fashion pictures / Paris fashion week / Street style There’s a definite hint of school girl chic going on here, between the pleated skirt and the grey over-the-knee socks. But the length of the skirt and the addition of metal-capped pointed pumps keeps it on the side of sexy and away from looking too much like an actual uniform. Article continues . To read it ...
    June 13, 2013 - StyleBistro