definite inflorescence

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• Definite inflorescence — Definite Def i*nite, a. [L. definitis, p. p. of definire: cf. F. d[ e]fini. See {Define}.] 1. Having certain or distinct; determinate in extent or greatness; limited; fixed; as, definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Inflorescence — of Anthurium scherzerianum. An inflorescence is a group or cluster of flowers arranged on a stem that is composed of a main branch or a complicated arrangement of branches. Strictly, it is the part of the shoot of seed plants where flowers are… …   Wikipedia

• Definite — Def i*nite, a. [L. definitis, p. p. of definire: cf. F. d[ e]fini. See {Define}.] 1. Having certain or distinct; determinate in extent or greatness; limited; fixed; as, definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or interval. [1913 …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Definite article — Definite Def i*nite, a. [L. definitis, p. p. of definire: cf. F. d[ e]fini. See {Define}.] 1. Having certain or distinct; determinate in extent or greatness; limited; fixed; as, definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• definite — adjective Etymology: Latin definitus, past participle of definire Date: 1553 1. having distinct or certain limits < set definite standards for pupils to meet > 2. a. free of all ambiguity, uncertainty, or obsc …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• Law of definite proportions — Definite Def i*nite, a. [L. definitis, p. p. of definire: cf. F. d[ e]fini. See {Define}.] 1. Having certain or distinct; determinate in extent or greatness; limited; fixed; as, definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• definite — definiteness, n. /def euh nit/, adj. 1. clearly defined or determined; not vague or general; fixed; precise; exact: a definite quantity; definite directions. 2. having fixed limits; bounded with precision: a definite area. 3. positive; certain;… …   Universalium

• definite — /ˈdɛfənət / (say defuhnuht) adjective 1. clearly defined or determined; not vague or general; fixed; precise; exact. 2. having fixed limits; bounded with precision. 3. defining; limiting. 4. certain; sure: he was quite definite about his… …  

• definite — def•i•nite [[t]ˈdɛf ə nɪt[/t]] adj. 1) clearly defined or determined; precise 2) having fixed limits 3) positive; certain 4) gram. cv defining; limiting 5) bot (of an inflorescence) determinate • Etymology: 1520–30; < L dēfīnītus limited,… …   From formal English to slang

• Indefinite inflorescence — Indefinite In*def i*nite, a. [L. indefinitus. See {In } not, and {Definite}.] [1913 Webster] 1. Not definite; not limited, defined, or specified; not explicit; not determined or fixed upon; not precise; uncertain; vague; confused; obscure; as, an …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• centrifugal inflorescence — Determinate De*ter mi*nate, a. [L. determinatus, p. p. of determinare. See {Determine}.] 1. Having defined limits; not uncertain or arbitrary; fixed; established; definite. [1913 Webster] Quantity of words and a determinate number of feet. Dryden …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English