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| 1. | [ adjective ] clearly defined or formulated | |
| Synonyms: | unequivocal | |
| Examples: | "the plain and unequivocal language of the laws"- R.B.Taney |
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| Related terms: | explicit | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] of recognized authority or excellence | |
| Synonyms: | classical authoritative | |
| Examples: | "the definitive work on Greece" "classical methods of navigation" |
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| Related terms: | standard | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement | |
| Synonyms: | determinate | |
| Examples: | "a definitive verdict" "a determinate answer to the problem" |
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| Related terms: | conclusive | |
| Similar spelling: |
definite definition definitely definiteness deviant defiant defined defiantly deafened |
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