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?

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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. David Dinielli:

   Judge Granade's ruling is decisive and definitive, it ends the chaos and confusion that Attorney General Strange and Chief Justice (Roy) Moore have intentionally caused through their reckless rejection of federal constitutional principles.

2. Gil McRae:

   Numerous diseases and possible causes have been ruled out ; a definitive cause has not yet been determined, we're working with the US Fish and Wildlife Service and a wide array of experts from around the world to determine what is causing this condition.

3. Congressman Amash:

   Few members of Congress even read Muellers report ; their minds were made up based on partisan affiliation and it showed, with representatives and senators from both parties issuing definitive statements on the 448-page reports conclusions within just hours of its release.

4. Amelia Lake:

   While this study doesn't offer a definitive causative answer about sugar and cancer, it does add to the overall picture of the importance of the current drive to reduce our sugar intake, clearly there is more work to be done and measuring dietary intake is challenging, however, the message from the totality of evidence on excess sugar consumption and various health outcomes is clear -- reducing the amount of sugar in our diet is extremely important.

5. Madison Cawthorn:

   I think this is a definitive roadmap … for my generation to reclaim our country, ... I believe that this is the plan the American people can really coalesce around because this is one that puts people first.

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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