definitive

[dih-fin-i-tiv] / dɪˈfɪn ɪ tɪv /

ADJECTIVE

authoritative

Synonyms

STRONGEST

actual categorical clear-cut conclusive decisive definite exhaustive precise reliable specific ultimate unambiguous

WEAK

absolute closing complete completing concluding determining downright ending express final finishing flat out last limiting nailed down perfect plain real settling straight out terminal terminating

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous false imprecise indefinite inexact questionable uncertain vague

WEAK

incomplete inconclusive interim temporary unreliable

Example Sentences

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Changes to diet, lifestyle and environmental pollutants such as microplastics have all been suggested as potential causes of the rise in cases, but definitive proof has been elusive.

From Barron's

Under the terms of the definitive agreement, Webster would become a wholly owned unit of Santander.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a few weeks, Shiffrin will be at it again, trying to make a definitive mark at another Winter Games.

From The Wall Street Journal

Machines are no longer able to accurately detect if a video or image is definitively fake, and machines would struggle even more on the subjective judgement of whether or not content counts as 'slop'.

From BBC

"May this be the beginning of a path that leads us to freedom and democracy, definitively and forever," he told AFP in an interview at his home in Caracas.

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