definitive Synonyms

definitive Meaning

Wordnet

definitive (s)

clearly defined or formulated

of recognized authority or excellence

supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement

Webster

definitive (a.)

Determinate; positive; final; conclusive; unconditional; express.

Limiting; determining; as, a definitive word.

Determined; resolved.

Webster

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.

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, accurate, magisterial, comprehensive, exhaustive, sanctioned

problematical, problematic, debatable, questionable, ambiguous, questionable, doubtful, indecisive,unclear, inconclusive

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.