DEFINITIVE


Meaning of DEFINITIVE in English

1.

Something that is ~ provides a firm conclusion that cannot be questioned.

No one has come up with a ~ answer as to why this should be so...

ADJ: usu ADJ n

~ly

The Constitution did not ~ly rule out divorce.

ADV

2.

A ~ book or performance is thought to be the best of its kind that has ever been done or that will ever be done.

His ‘An Orkney Tapestry’ is still the ~ book on the islands.

ADJ: usu ADJ n

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