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definitive vs definite

definitive

Definitions

adjective

  1. of recognized authority or excellence
  2. supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement
  3. clearly defined or formulated

Examples

I'm sure there will be a generous amount of worthies stepping forward to parse every sentence, on the eternal quest for the definitive admission that it's over.

People are always spouting off with definitive answers about what design is… except that everyone has a different take on it.

Though some may decry the lack of uncut versions of each film, the fact is this will most likely be the definitive version of this series.

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definite

Definitions

adjective

  1. precise; explicit and clearly defined
  2. known for certain

Examples

It will definitely take a lot more tweaking to get me completely happy with it.

And I think the resort is about 25% overpriced, considering the worn-down state of the place and the fact you can get a two-night package at the definitely more upmarket Avillion in Port Dickson (also not really PD, but a dozen kilometres south) from about RM800 as well.

The human was definitely looking at her.

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