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definitively

de·fin·i·tive
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dih-fin-i-tiv]
    • /dɪˈfɪn ɪ tɪv/
    • /dɪˈfɪn.ɪ.tɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-fin-i-tiv]
    • /dɪˈfɪn ɪ tɪv/

Definitions of definitively word

  • adjective definitively most reliable or complete, as of a text, author, criticism, study, or the like: the definitive biography of Andrew Jackson. 1
  • adjective definitively serving to define, fix, or specify definitely: to clarify with a definitive statement. 1
  • adjective definitively 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. 1
  • adjective definitively Biology. fully developed or formed; complete. 1
  • noun definitively a defining or limiting word, as an article, a demonstrative, or the like. 1
  • noun definitively Philately. a stamp that is a regular issue and is usually on sale for an extended period of time. Compare commemorative (def 2). 1
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Origin of definitively

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 Definitively

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Definitively

definitively 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for definitively

adv definitively

  • once and for all — former; having at one time been: the once and future king.
  • positively — with certainty; absolutely: The statement is positively true.
  • decisively — having the power or quality of deciding; putting an end to controversy; crucial or most important: Your argument was the decisive one.
  • convincingly — persuading or assuring by argument or evidence: They gave a convincing demonstration of the car's safety features.
  • determinately — having defined limits; definite.

adverb definitively

  • ultimately — last; furthest or farthest; ending a process or series: the ultimate point in a journey; the ultimate style in hats.
  • conclusively — serving to settle or decide a question; decisive; convincing: conclusive evidence.
  • absolutely — Absolutely means totally and completely.
All 9 Synonyms of definitively

Antonyms for definitively

adverb definitively

  • temporarily — lasting, existing, serving, or effective for a time only; not permanent: a temporary need; a temporary job.
Just one Antonym for definitively

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