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- [dih-fin-i-tiv]
- /dɪˈfɪn ɪ tɪv/
- /dɪˈfɪn.ɪ.tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-fin-i-tiv]
- /dɪˈfɪn ɪ tɪv/
Definitions of definitive word
- adjective definitive Something that is definitive provides a firm conclusion that cannot be questioned. 3
- adjective definitive A definitive book or performance is thought to be the best of its kind that has ever been done or that will ever be done. 3
- adjective definitive serving to decide or settle finally; conclusive 3
- adjective definitive most reliable, complete, or authoritative 3
- adjective definitive serving to define or outline 3
- adjective definitive fully developed; complete 3
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Origin of definitive
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Old French < Latin dēfīnītīvus, equivalent to dēfīnīt(us) (see definite) + -īvus -ive
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Parts of speech for Definitive
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determiner
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definitive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
definitive usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for definitive
adj definitive
- precise — definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed: precise directions.
- unambiguous — not ambiguous, or unclear; distinct; unequivocal: The object of the experiment was to reach an unambiguous conclusion about climate change.
- actual — You use actual to emphasize that you are referring to something real or genuine.
- categorical — If you are categorical about something, you state your views very definitely and firmly.
- clear-cut — Something that is clear-cut is easy to recognize and quite distinct.
adjective definitive
- authoritative — Someone or something that is authoritative gives an impression of power and importance and is likely to be obeyed.
- best — Best is the superlative of good.
- classic — A classic example of a thing or situation has all the features which you expect such a thing or situation to have.
- state-of-the-art — the latest and most sophisticated or advanced stage of a technology, art, or science.
- standard — something considered by an authority or by general consent as a basis of comparison; an approved model.
Antonyms for definitive
adj definitive
- ambiguous — If you describe something as ambiguous, you mean that it is unclear or confusing because it can be understood in more than one way.
- inexact — not exact; not strictly precise or accurate.
- questionable — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
- vague — not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed: vague promises.
- indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
adjective definitive
- tentative — of the nature of or made or done as a trial, experiment, or attempt; experimental: a tentative report on her findings.
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