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definite article
noun
, Grammar.
- an article, as English the, that classes as identified or definite the noun it modifies.
definite article
noun
- grammar a determiner that expresses specificity of reference, such as the in English Compare indefinite article
definite article
- The word the ; the article that precedes names of specific items: “the dog,” “the boats,” “the heavy anchor.” ( Compare indefinite article .)
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Word History and Origins
Origin of definite article1
First recorded in 1755–65
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Example Sentences
Other players, equally freed from the bother of proper nouns or even definite articles, go by handily expository titles like “first brother-in-law” or “longest friend.”
From New York Times
Coach Ron Rivera likes to use the definite article “the” when describing his young quarterback.
From Washington Times
Grammar and pronunciation Telltale tyro signs include adding definite articles to freeway names.
From Seattle Times
Apparently, it doesn’t even warrant a definite article.
From New York Times
Leading with such a very definite article instead of calling it "Suicide Squad II" signals that it is the only one that matters.
From Salon
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