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Definitive

//dɪˈfɪn.ə.tɪv// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    explicitly defined
  2. 2
    determining finally, conclusive, decisive

    "definitive vote"

  3. 3
    definite, authoritative and complete

    "A strict and definitive truth."

  4. 4
    limiting; determining

    "a definitive word"

  5. 5
    general, not issued for commemorative purposes
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  1. 6
    Determined; resolved. obsolete

    "Never crave him. We are definitive."

Adjective
  1. 1
    supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement wordnet
  2. 2
    clearly defined or formulated wordnet
  3. 3
    of recognized authority or excellence wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    a word, such as a definite article or demonstrative pronoun, that defines or limits something
  2. 2
    an ordinary postage stamp that is part of a series of all denominations or is reprinted as needed to meet demand

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle French définitif.

Etymology 2

From Middle French définitif.

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