Definitive
Final and conclusive; providing a definite answer, ruling, or definition.
adjectiveDefinitive
Final and conclusive; providing a definite answer, ruling, or definition.
adjectiveImagine This
Imagine a judge stamping a document with the word Definitive, sealing the final verdict and ending every argument.
Sounds Like
dih-FIN-i-tiv (like 'definite' with an -ive ending; stress on the second syllable).
Looks Like
Looks like 'definite' with the suffix -ive; shares the same root and sense of clarity, but adds finality.
Remember This
Definitive emphasizes finality and authority. It is often used with 'evidence', 'edition', or 'answer' to signal there is no further doubt or change.
Other Forms
Connect With
conclusive, decisive, final, unequivocal, authoritative
Note
Definitive is stronger than 'definite.' Use it when describing something that provides a final, authoritative resolution rather than just a clear or certain option.