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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

exact, precise

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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