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definitive
[ dih-fin-i-tiv ]
adjective
- most reliable or complete, as of a text, author, criticism, study, or the like:
the definitive biography of Andrew Jackson.
- serving to define, fix, or specify definitely:
to clarify with a definitive statement.
- having its fixed and final form; providing a solution or final answer; satisfying all criteria:
the definitive treatment for an infection; a definitive answer to a dilemma.
- Biology. providing the environment in which a fully developed parasite is able to reproduce, as is provided by a definitive host.
noun
- a defining or limiting word, as an article, a demonstrative, or the like.
- Philately. a stamp that is a regular issue and is usually on sale for an extended period of time. Compare commemorative ( def 2 ).
definitive
/ dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv /
adjective
- serving to decide or settle finally; conclusive
- most reliable, complete, or authoritative
the definitive reading of a text
- serving to define or outline
- zoology fully developed; complete
the definitive form of a parasite
- (of postage stamps) permanently on sale
- as noun a definitive postage stamp
noun
- grammar a word indicating specificity of reference, such as the definite article or a demonstrative adjective or pronoun
Derived Forms
- deˈfinitiveness, noun
- deˈfinitively, adverb
Other Words From
- de·fin·i·tive·ly adverb
- de·fin·i·tive·ness noun
- non·de·fin·i·tive adjective
- non·de·fin·i·tive·ness noun
- un·de·fin·i·tive adjective
- un·de·fin·i·tive·ness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of definitive1
Example Sentences
Check out our definitive collection of destinations on the rise for next year.
Stay tuned for our definitive list of the top 10 cities to visit in 2015.
But instead of board member, the definitive organizational role in contemporary corporatism is (yep) the human resources manager.
BuzzFeed provided the “definitive ranking” of its favorite characters in the montage.
I never got a definitive answer, but I think he was used to having a rhythm section that would not be that dynamic under him.
Thus on the wreck of the world will he pronounce a definitive judgment, from which there will be no appeal.
But they insisted, as a previous condition, that I should make a positive and definitive choice of a profession.
He has not received a definitive answer from Ballachy; meet a money-lender, of whom I have some hopes.
Count de Vergennes was resolute in refusing to sign the definitive treaty with England before ours was signed.
But I will if possible suspend my judgment, and study her a few hours longer before I give you my definitive opinion.
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