A definite description is a linguistic expression that refers to a specific individual or entity that is usually identifiable through the context in which it is used. The most common example is the use of "the" followed by a noun, as in "the tallest building" or "the president of the United States." The key characteristic of a definite description is that it suggests uniqueness; it implies that there is one particular referent that satisfies the description.
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