adjective

definitive

definitive, final, conclusive

This is the definitive guide to the city.

This is the definitive guide to the city.

We need a definitive answer by tomorrow.

We need a definitive answer by tomorrow.

((definitive + noun)) definitive (noun) This is the definitive guide to the city.

Synonyms: final, ultimate, conclusive; Antonyms: provisional, tentative

From Latin 'definire' (to set bounds to). It implies setting a final boundary on a discussion or decision.

It's like 'definite' but stronger. A definitive answer puts a 'finish' to all debate.

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