definitive — final and conclusive; providing a complete and authoritative answer
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: final and conclusive; providing a complete and authoritative answer
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv/
Korean meaning: 최종적인, 결정적인; 확실하고 권위 있는
Korean pronunciation: 디**피**니티브
Example Sentences
- After three seasons of mystery, the show finally gave us a definitive answer about who ate the last pizza slice in the office.
- The doctor's report will provide a definitive diagnosis of the patient's condition.
- His mother's definitive 'NO' ended all hopes of getting a pet dinosaur for Christmas.
definitive
ADJECTIVE//dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv//
final and conclusive; providing a complete and authoritative answer
The judge delivers the definitive verdict with a firm gavel strike
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From infinitive to positive - this answer is definitive!
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Origin
From Latin 'definitivus', derived from 'definire' meaning 'to define' or 'to set limits', which combines 'de-' (completely) and 'finire' (to end or finish).
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“After three seasons of mystery, the show finally gave us a definitive answer about who ate the last pizza slice in the office.”
“The doctor's report will provide a definitive diagnosis of the patient's condition.”
“His mother's definitive 'NO' ended all hopes of getting a pet dinosaur for Christmas.”
“This encyclopedia is considered the definitive reference on marine biology.”
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