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definitive

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of definitive

1 being the most accurate and apparently thorough

the definitive work on the attack on Pearl Harbor

Synonyms of definitive

authoritative, classic, classical, magisterial

Words Related to definitive

conclusive, decisive

approved, official, sanctioned

accurate, correct

complete, comprehensive, exhaustive, thorough

2 serving to put an end to all debate or questioning

a definitive answer that put an immediate end to the discussion

Synonyms of definitive

absolute, clear, conclusive, deciding, decisive, last

Words Related to definitive

determinate, determinative, dispositive, hands-down, inarguable, incontestable, incontrovertible, indisputable, indubitable, irrefutable, unanswerable, undebatable, undeniable, undisputable, unquestionable

unchallenged, uncontested, undisputed

unambiguous, unequivocal

certain, definite, positive, sure

cogent, compelling, convincing, persuasive, telling

Near Antonyms of definitive

debatable, disputable, doubtable, doubtful, moot, problematic (also problematical), questionable, refutable

ambiguous, equivocal

controversial, debated, disputed

Antonyms of definitive

inconclusive, indecisive, unclear

3 so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning

the insurance companyʼs definitive statement on the types of surgical operations that are covered

Synonyms of definitive

clear-cut, definite, explicit, express, specific, unambiguous, unequivocal, univocal

Words Related to definitive

avowed, declared, specified, stated

categorical (also categoric), complete, comprehensive, exhaustive, full

certain, sure, unmistakable

clear, distinct, lucid, well-defined

direct, literal, plain, simple, straightforward

comprehensible, intelligible, understandable

Near Antonyms of definitive

cryptic, dark, enigmatic (also enigmatical), obscure, unclear

imprecise, inaccurate, incorrect, inexact

incomprehensible, unintelligible

Antonyms of definitive

implicit, implied, inferred

ambiguous, circuitous

equivocal, indefinite, inexplicit, unspecific, vague

4 constituting, serving as, or worthy of being a pattern to be imitated

Dashiell Hammett's Sam Spade is often cited as the definitive hard-boiled private detective

Synonyms of definitive

archetypal (also archetypical), classic, exemplary, imitable, model, paradigmatic, quintessential, textbook

Words Related to definitive

ideal, nonpareil, special, unique

absolute, flawless, impeccable, perfect

A-OK, A1, bang-up, banner, capital, choice, crackerjack, dandy, excellent, fabulous, fantastic, fine, first-class, first-rate, grand, great, groovy, jim-dandy, keen, marvelous (or marvellous), nifty, par excellence, prime, primo [slang], sensational, splendid, stellar, sterling, superb, superior, superlative, swell, terrific, tip-top, top, top-notch, unsurpassed, wizard [chiefly British], wonderful

exceptional, fancy, high-grade

Near Antonyms of definitive

bad, low-grade, poor, substandard, unsatisfactory

atrocious, execrable, vile, wretched

deficient, disappointing, failed, inadequate, inferior

average, normal, ordinary, representative, typical

mediocre, second-class, second-rate

Synonym Discussion of definitive

conclusive, decisive, determinative, definitive mean bringing to an end. conclusive applies to reasoning or logical proof that puts an end to debate or questioning.

- conclusive evidence

decisive may apply to something that ends a controversy, a contest, or any uncertainty.

- a decisive battle

determinative adds an implication of giving a fixed character or direction.

- the determinative factor in the court's decision

definitive applies to what is put forth as final and permanent.

- the definitive biography

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