[ ɔ:'θɒrɪtətɪv , -ˌteɪtɪv ]
■ adjective
1》 reliable because true or accurate: an ~ source.
2》 commanding and self-confident.
3》 supported by authority.
Derivatives
~ly adverb
~ness noun
[ ɔ:'θɒrɪtətɪv , -ˌteɪtɪv ]
■ adjective
1》 reliable because true or accurate: an ~ source.
2》 commanding and self-confident.
3》 supported by authority.
Derivatives
~ly adverb
~ness noun
Concise Oxford English vocab. Сжатый оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2004