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
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.
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, official,classical, comprehensive, classic, magisterial, conclusive, accurate, exhaustive, complete
indecisive, debatable, inconclusive, doubtful, problematic, problematical, questionable, inconclusive, debatable, questionable
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.
