Synonyms for definitive
Grammar : Adj |
Spell : dih-fin-i-tiv |
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈfɪn ɪ tɪv |
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Définition 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
- 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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