What dictionaries do about it is quite clear (8)
I believe the answer is:
definite
'clear' is the definition.
(associated in meaning)
I can't explain the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for definite that I've seen before include "Positive, certain" , "Certain, decisive" , "- - 7" , "Unmistakable" , "Sure, positive" .)