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definitiveness

de·fin·i·tive
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Transcription

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

Definitions of definitiveness word

  • adjective definitiveness most reliable or complete, as of a text, author, criticism, study, or the like: the definitive biography of Andrew Jackson. 1
  • adjective definitiveness serving to define, fix, or specify definitely: to clarify with a definitive statement. 1
  • adjective definitiveness 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 definitiveness Biology. fully developed or formed; complete. 1
  • noun definitiveness a defining or limiting word, as an article, a demonstrative, or the like. 1
  • noun definitiveness Philately. a stamp that is a regular issue and is usually on sale for an extended period of time. Compare commemorative (def 2). 1
See all 7 definitions of definitiveness

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Origin of definitiveness

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 Definitiveness

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

definitiveness 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

definitiveness usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for definitiveness

noun definitiveness

  • veracity — habitual observance of truth in speech or statement; truthfulness: He was not noted for his veracity.
  • skill — the ability, coming from one's knowledge, practice, aptitude, etc., to do something well: Carpentry was one of his many skills.
  • truthfulness — telling the truth, especially habitually: a truthful person.
  • certainty — Certainty is the state of being definite or of having no doubts at all about something.
  • efficiency — the state or quality of being efficient, or able to accomplish something with the least waste of time and effort; competency in performance.
All 41 Synonyms of definitiveness

Antonyms for definitiveness

noun definitiveness

  • inability — lack of ability; lack of power, capacity, or means: his inability to make decisions.
  • falsehood — a false statement; lie. Synonyms: fabrication, prevarication, falsification, canard, invention, fiction, story.
  • inaccuracy — something inaccurate; error.
  • mistake — an error in action, calculation, opinion, or judgment caused by poor reasoning, carelessness, insufficient knowledge, etc.
  • flaw — Also called windflaw. a sudden, usually brief windstorm or gust of wind.
All 27 Antonyms of definitiveness

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