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The correct spelling of the word "definitely" in an alternate universe. Just like Berenstein bears (previous universe) and Berenstain bears (current universe).
That statement is definately true.
That shirt definately looks eshy.
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'Definately' enjoys a subtly different meaning from 'definitely'.
If some item x is definitely f (i.e. it definitely has the property of f-ness), then it must be f in some perfect, absolute, non-finite way.
By contrast, if some item x is definately f then x is f by definition, or is the very definition of f-ness.
The former is an ontological claim, whereas the latter is conceptual/semantic.
That's why all us clever people who spell by rational deduction rather than blind repetition use both spellings, to distinguish our precise meanings.
Of course when they bring the maple syrup after the pancakes, it'll definately be too late.
by philip mark young August 4, 2007
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An alternative spelling of the word "definitely", used most notoriously by a sensationably adorable girl whose defiant side causes her to use a more phenetic spelling for words with arbitrary spellings.
You definately don't spell "definitely" as "definitely".
by andy jeffreys November 11, 2007
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The real spelling of Definately. The way real people spell it.
Definately
Cameron says:
*Definitely
marcus,says:
Definately
Cameron says:
*Definitely
marcus,says:
*Definately
by R0W3R March 8, 2009
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An alternative spelling of the more commonly used word 'definitely'.
Simon was definately wrong this time.
by Collins December 1, 2004
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Should be your first clue that you don't know how to spell "definitely"
I definetley know how to spell the word "definetley"
by jasperspop September 14, 2010
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