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Grammar : Adj
Spell : dih-fin-i-tiv
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈfɪn ɪ tɪv



Definition of definitive

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Old French definitif (12c.), from Latin definitivus "explanatory, definitive," from past participle stem of definire (see define). Related: Definitively.
  • adj authoritative
Example sentences :
  • The first, the most fierce, and the definitive battle was fought over the moon.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • We have yet no news of the signature of the definitive treaty.
  • Extract from : « The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX » by Various
  • The versions given are the definitive and authoritative ones.
  • Extract from : « College Teaching » by Paul Klapper
  • Closeness to the natural environment is definitive of this stage.
  • Extract from : « The Civilization of Illiteracy » by Mihai Nadin
  • These characteristics are definitive of the civilization of illiteracy.
  • Extract from : « The Civilization of Illiteracy » by Mihai Nadin
  • But still a name so generic often affects a definitive precursor.
  • Extract from : « What Will He Do With It, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • It is because I want the Republic that I want it to be durable and definitive.
  • Extract from : « The Memoirs of Victor Hugo » by Victor Hugo
  • To these questions, it is difficult to give a definitive and conclusive reply.
  • Extract from : « A World of Wonders » by Various
  • After this the Bishop began to read the definitive sentence.
  • Extract from : « Jeanne d'Arc » by Mrs.(Margaret) Oliphant
  • After the definitive pacification of the country they were completely abandoned.
  • Extract from : « Primitive Man » by Louis Figuier

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