Antonyms for definitive

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

Synonyms for definitive

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