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definitive

de·fi·ni·tive

UK/dɪˈfɪn.ɪ.tɪv/ US/dɪˈfɪn.ə.tɪv/ fairly common

adjective

1.

clearly defined or formulated

  • “the plain and unequivocal language of the laws” R.B.Taney
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2.

of recognized authority or excellence

  • “the definitive work on Greece”
  • “classical methods of navigation”
3.

supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement

  • “a definitive verdict”
  • “a determinate answer to the problem”
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Origin

From Middle French définitif.

Phrases

  • definitive agreement
  • definitive description
  • definitive host
  • definitive treatment

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