definitive Sentence Examples
- The scientist's research led to a definitive answer about the cause of the disease.
- The judge's ruling provided a definitive end to the long-standing legal battle.
- The historical records offer definitive proof of the civilization's existence.
- After years of speculation, the discovery of the missing artifact provided a definitive answer to the mystery.
- The map lacked crucial details, leaving the explorer with an indefinite path. (Shows contrast with "definitive")
- While the initial results were promising, further testing is needed to reach a definitive conclusion.
- The peace treaty offered a definitive solution to the ongoing conflict.
- The company's decision to switch suppliers was a definitive move towards cost reduction.
- The lack of a definitive diagnosis made it difficult to determine the best course of treatment.
- The teacher stressed the importance of using definitive articles like "the" and "a" correctly.
definitive Meaning
definitive (s)
clearly defined or formulated
of recognized authority or excellence
supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement
definitive (a.)
Determinate; positive; final; conclusive; unconditional; express.
Limiting; determining; as, a definitive word.
Determined; resolved.
definitive (n.)
A word used to define or limit the extent of the signification of a common noun, such as the definite article, and some pronouns.
Synonyms & Antonyms of definitive
FAQs About the word definitive
clearly defined or formulated, of recognized authority or excellence, supplying or being a final or conclusive settlementDeterminate; positive; final; conclusiv
authoritative, classic, conclusive, official,classical, comprehensive, magisterial, accurate, thorough, approved
problematic, debatable, ambiguous, problematical, indecisive, doubtful, inconclusive, debatable, inconclusive, problematic
The scientist's research led to a definitive answer about the cause of the disease.
The judge's ruling provided a definitive end to the long-standing legal battle.
The historical records offer definitive proof of the civilization's existence.
After years of speculation, the discovery of the missing artifact provided a definitive answer to the mystery.
