Meaning of the word definitive in English
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definitive
US /dɪˈfɪn.ə.t̬ɪv/
UK /dɪˈfɪn.ə.t̬ɪv/
Adjective
1.
conclusive; providing a final answer or solution
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The police report provided definitive proof of his innocence.
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We need a definitive answer by tomorrow.
2.
of the nature of a definition; explicit and exhaustive
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The dictionary provides a definitive explanation of the word.
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His book is considered the definitive guide to birdwatching in the region.
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