definitive

[dih-fin-i-tiv] / dɪˈfɪn ɪ tɪv /

ADJECTIVE

authoritative

Synonyms

STRONGEST

actual categorical clear-cut conclusive decisive definite exhaustive precise reliable specific ultimate unambiguous

WEAK

absolute closing complete completing concluding determining downright ending express final finishing flat out last limiting nailed down perfect plain real settling straight out terminal terminating

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous false imprecise indefinite inexact questionable uncertain vague

WEAK

incomplete inconclusive interim temporary unreliable

Example Sentences

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The Magnificent Seven’s earnings will not settle the question definitively.

From MarketWatch

Nathwani says historically, contracts were not as definitive in terms of not permitting employees to allow second jobs, but is now becoming "more and more prevalent".

From BBC

Videos of an event aren’t always definitive, but this is how it looks to us.

From The Wall Street Journal

He is also the co-author, along with the late Lieutenant General Bernard E. Trainor, of three definitive histories of U.S. wars in Iraq: “The Endgame,” “Cobra II,” and “The Generals' War.”

From The Wall Street Journal

If people give definitive answers that lack context, that could show that “they’re not curious to ask a secondary question, which might give them additional information to think differently,” he told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch

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