authoritative — having or showing authority; reliable and accurate because based on expert knowledge
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or showing authority; reliable and accurate because based on expert knowledge
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈθɔːrəteɪtɪv/
Korean meaning: 권위 있는, 신뢰할 만한; 전문 지식에 기반한
Korean pronunciation: 어**쏘**리테이티브
Example Sentences
- My mom's authoritative 'Because I said so!' ended all kitchen debates about who ate the last cookie.
- The authoritative encyclopedia became outdated when Wikipedia taught us that anyone can be an expert.
- The doctor's authoritative diagnosis was confirmed by multiple medical tests.
authoritative
ADJECTIVE//əˈθɔːrəteɪtɪv//
having or showing authority; reliable and accurate because based on expert knowledge
The chief doctor gives authoritative medical guidance to her team
Her authoritative vision makes administrative work innovative!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English and Old French 'autoritatif', derived from Latin 'auctoritas' meaning 'power, influence, or prestige', which comes from 'auctor' meaning 'author' or 'creator'.
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📝Examples
“My mom's authoritative 'Because I said so!' ended all kitchen debates about who ate the last cookie.”
“The authoritative encyclopedia became outdated when Wikipedia taught us that anyone can be an expert.”
“The doctor's authoritative diagnosis was confirmed by multiple medical tests.”
“She spoke with such authoritative confidence that even Google felt insecure.”
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