definitive

Speech parts

1. definitive - Noun

2. definitive - Adjective

3. definitive - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Determined; resolved.

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

Limiting; determining; as, a definitive word.

A word used to define or limit the extent of the signification of a common noun, such as the definite article, and some pronouns.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

sufi last right particular standard final complete specific clear soph positive latter classical absolute concrete
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Antonyms

cod pedant controversial disputed forbidden ambiguous
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Phrases with the word

definitive version definitive example definitive text definitive solution definitive decision definitive result

Examples

No one could have less faith in the absolute and definitive importance of the work created by man, because I believe that this world is nothing but a dream... Gustave Moreau

This planet seems to be in such sorry shape. And I can't ever think about the rest of the universe without coming back home and thinking what the implications for life here would be if we were to really have some definitive proof of extraterrestrial life. Ann Druyan

The essence of liberalism is negotiation, a cautious half measure, in the hope that the definitive dispute, the decisive bloody battle, can be transformed into a parliamentary debate and permit the decision to be suspended forever in an everlasting discussion. Carl Schmitt

The Guide is definitive. Reality is frequently inaccurate. Douglas Adams

Odd that we think definitions are definitive. Larry Wall

The Text is not a definitive object. Roland Barthes

Close letter words and terms

definitionism definitionless definitionlessness definitive action definitive agreement definitive article