Definitions for definitive
dɪˈfɪn ɪ tɪvde·fin·i·tive

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. definitive, unequivocaladjective

   clearly defined or formulated

   "the plain and unequivocal language of the laws"- R.B.Taney

2. authoritative, classical, classic, definitiveadjective

   of recognized authority or excellence

   "the definitive work on Greece"; "classical methods of navigation"

3. definitive, determinateadjective

   supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement

   "a definitive verdict"; "a determinate answer to the problem"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. definitivenoun

   a word, such as a definite article or demonstrative pronoun, that defines or limits something

2. definitivenoun

   an ordinary postage stamp that is part of a series of all denominations or is reprinted as needed to meet demand

3. definitiveadjective

   explicitly defined

4. definitiveadjective

   conclusive or decisive

5. definitiveadjective

   definite, authoritative and complete

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Definitiveadjective

   Determinate; positive; express.

   Etymology: definitivus, Latin.

   Other authors write often dubiously, even in matters wherein is expected a strict and definitive truth. Thomas Browne, Vulg. Err.

   I make haste to the casting and comparting of the whole work, being indeed the very definitive sum of this art, to distribute usefully and gracefully a well chosen plot. Henry Wotton.

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1. definitive

   Definitive refers to something that is conclusive, final, or representing the most accurate, complete or authoritative form. It can relate to a decision, statement, action, or judgement that settles an issue conclusively and authoritatively. It can also refer to a work or publication that provides the most reliable and comprehensive information on a particular subject.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Definitiveadjective

   determinate; positive; final; conclusive; unconditional; express

2. Definitiveadjective

   limiting; determining; as, a definitive word

3. Definitiveadjective

   determined; resolved

4. Definitivenoun

   a word used to define or limit the extent of the signification of a common noun, such as the definite article, and some pronouns

5. Etymology: [L. definitivus: cf. F. dfinitif.]

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1. Definitive

   Definitive is the 2002 compilation album by INXS.

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. definitive

   Conclusive; decisive.

How to pronounce definitive?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say definitive in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of definitive in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of definitive in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of definitive in a Sentence

1. House Judiciary:

   For years, high-ranking Democrats in leadership positions in Congress claimed the special counsel's report would provide definitive proof of collusion, and today's report has proven that to be an outright lie once and for all.

2. Oscar Munoz:

   We put our folks in bad places when we give such definitive, specific, concrete, rigid rules that they’re not allowed to show a little caring and compassion.

3. President Francois Hollande:

   France wants a definitive agreement, but with a clear line: yes for Iran to have civilian nuclear power, but no to military nuclear power. We will be intransigent on this principle.

4. President Obama:

   I don't want to make a definitive, blanket kind of statement.

5. Dean Gould:

   Fresno County officials all want to know a definitive cause to what started Cal Fire last year, investigators spent countless hours hiking rugged terrain to determine the cause, interviewed numerous leads, and eliminated multiple potential causes. In the end, lightning remains as the probable cause.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=definitive
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Definitive
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=definitive
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/definitive
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=definitive
7. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=definitive