definitive
Explicitly definedExplicitly defined.
» We finally reached a definitive solution.
Meaning
6 sensesExplicitly defined.
definitiv
clearly defined or formulated
Determining finally, conclusive, decisive.
definitive vote
She will have the definitive say in the matter, after consulting her board of directors.
endgültig
оконча́тельныйokončátelʹnyj
остато́чнийostatóčnyj
Definite, authoritative and complete.
maßgebend, maßgeglich
Limiting; determining.
a definitive word
entscheidend
General, not issued for commemorative purposes.
(obsolete)Determined; resolved.
Examples
16 sentencesWe finally reached a definitive solution.
I can't give you a definitive answer today.
deIch kann Ihnen heute keine endgültige Antwort geben. — MUIRIEL
She didn't give the boss a definitive answer.
Were you able to find out anything definitive?
deHaben sie irgend etwas Endgültiges herausfinden können? — mraz
Let's try to make the definitive list after Christmas.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle French définitif.From Middle French définitif.
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Forms
more definitive, most definitive| Comparative | more definitive Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most definitive Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonyms- supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement:determinate
- clearly defined or formulated:unequivocal
- of recognized authority or excellence:authoritative
Word family
7 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form