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Definition of definitive - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
qualityconsidered the best of its kind
- The definitive performance of the play was unforgettable.
2.
conclusionconclusive or providing a final settlement
- The judge's ruling was definitive.
3.
explicitexplicitly defined or clearly formulated
- The definitive answer was provided by the expert.
Noun
1.
philatelyDated UK ordinary postage stamp reprinted as neededDated UK
- He collected definitives from different countries.
2.
linguisticsDated word that defines or limits somethingDated
- The word 'the' is a definitive in English.
Images of definitive
ordinary postage stamp reprinted as needed
Expressions with definitive
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final contract between parties
The companies signed a definitive agreement to merge.
organism where a parasite matures and reproduces sexually
The mosquito is the definitive host for the malaria parasite.
final and confirmed medical diagnosis
The doctor provided a definitive diagnosis after reviewing all test results.
Origin of definitive
Latin, definitus (defined)
Terms with definitive included in their meaning
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debatable
topic that does not have a definitive answer
writing
create the definitive guide
evidence
definitive evidence leaving no room for doubt
conclusively
in a definitive and conclusive manner
Examples of definitive in a sentence
The definitive edition of the novel includes extra chapters. Her research provided a definitive answer to the problem. The definitive guide to the city was published last year. Her definitive statement ended the debate. The book is considered the definitive guide on the subject. The post office issued new definitives this year.
Collectors are always on the lookout for rare definitives. In French, 'le' is a definitive article. Definitives help clarify the meaning of a sentence.
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- French:définitif, timbre courant, ...
- German:maßgeblich, Dauermarke, ...
- Italian:definitivo, francobollo definitivo, ...
- Spanish:definitivo, sello definitivo, ...
- Portuguese:definitivo, selo definitivo, ...
- Chinese:权威的, 普通邮票, ...
- Japanese:決定的な, 普通切手, ...
- Arabic:نهائي, طَابِع عَادِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:מֻבְהָק, בּוּל רָגִיל, ...
- Russian:эталонный, стандартная марка, ...
- Ukrainian:найкращий, стандартна марка, ...
- Hindi:सर्वश्रेष्ठ, साधारण डाक टिकट, ...
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