Definitive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈfɪn.ɪ.tɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Definitive is an adjective meaning explicitly defined.
Meaning
explicitly defined.
More Meanings
- determining finally, conclusive, decisive
- definite, authoritative and complete
- limiting; determining
- (philately) general, not issued for commemorative purposes
- (grammar) a word, such as a definite article or demonstrative pronoun, that defines or limits something
- (philately) an ordinary postage stamp that is part of a series of all denominations or is reprinted as needed to meet demand
- (obsolete) Determined; resolved.
Example Sentences
definitive vote
a definitive word
A strict and definitive truth.
Never crave him. We are definitive.
Word Forms
- definitives
Synonyms for definitive
Depending on context, synonyms include standard, unequivocal, conclusive, explicit, authoritative, expressed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include determinate, explicit, conclusive, standard, authoritative, unequivocal.
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