definitive

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /dɪˈfɪn.ɪ.tɪv/
• (US) (AU) IPA ^(key): /dɪˈfɪn.ə.tɪv/ or [dɪˈfɪn.ə.ɾɪv]

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Adjective

Positive definitive

Comparative more definitive

Superlative most definitive

1. A definitive answer, statement, or piece of evidence is one that is clear, solid, and final.

   The video provides definitive evidence that she was in the room.

2. A definitive example of some type is the best of that type.

   This is the definitive book on style for men.

Related words

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