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authoritative

au·thor·i·ta·tive
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-thawr-i-tey-tiv, uh-thor-]
    • /əˈθɔr ɪˌteɪ tɪv, əˈθɒr-/
    • /ɔːˈθɒr.ɪ.tə.tɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-thawr-i-tey-tiv, uh-thor-]
    • /əˈθɔr ɪˌteɪ tɪv, əˈθɒr-/

Definitions of authoritative word

  • adjective authoritative Someone or something that is authoritative gives an impression of power and importance and is likely to be obeyed. 3
  • adjective authoritative Someone or something that is authoritative has a lot of knowledge of a particular subject. 3
  • adjective authoritative recognized or accepted as being true or reliable 3
  • adjective authoritative exercising or asserting authority; commanding 3
  • adjective authoritative possessing or supported by authority; official 3
  • adjective authoritative having or showing authority; official 3

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Origin of authoritative

First appearance:

before 1595
One of the 38% oldest English words
First recorded in 1595-1605; authorit(y) + -ative

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Authoritative

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

authoritative popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

authoritative usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for authoritative

adj authoritative

  • definitive — Something that is definitive provides a firm conclusion that cannot be questioned.
  • truthful — telling the truth, especially habitually: a truthful person.
  • accurate — careful and exact
  • scholarly — of, like, or befitting a scholar: scholarly habits.
  • trustworthy — deserving of trust or confidence; dependable; reliable: The treasurer was not entirely trustworthy.

adjective authoritative

  • respected — a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded by in): to differ in some respect.
  • convincing — If you describe someone or something as convincing, you mean that they make you believe that a particular thing is true, correct, or genuine.
  • solid — having three dimensions (length, breadth, and thickness), as a geometrical body or figure.
  • authenticated — Prove or show (something, esp. a claim or an artistic work) to be true or genuine.
  • firm — not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid: firm ground; firm texture.

Antonyms for authoritative

adj authoritative

  • unreliable — not reliable; not to be relied or depended on.
  • dishonest — not honest; disposed to lie, cheat, or steal; not worthy of trust or belief: a dishonest person.
  • inaccurate — not accurate; incorrect or untrue.
  • untruthful — not truthful; wanting in veracity; diverging from or contrary to the truth; not corresponding with fact or reality.
  • undependable — capable of being depended on; worthy of trust; reliable: a dependable employee.

adjective authoritative

  • weak — not strong; liable to yield, break, or collapse under pressure or strain; fragile; frail: a weak fortress; a weak spot in armor.

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