definitive

CEFRB1

/dɪˈfɪn.ɪ.tɪv/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Final, complete, and not likely to change.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    definite, authoritative and complete

Examples

  • I can't give you a definitive answer today.

  • The definitive treatise was written by someone with no formal education in the subject.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • [dɪˈfɪn.ə.ɾɪv]

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. determining finally, conclusive, decisive

  2. explicitly defined

  3. limiting; determining

More examples

In context

  • The results were not definitive, but I'm sure the DNA's a match.

  • She will have the definitive say in the matter, after consulting her board of directors.

  • a definitive word

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

From Middle French définitif.