Definitive

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dɪˈfɪn.ɪt.ɪv/

Origin

From Middle French définitif

Full definition of definitive

Adjective

1. explicitly defined
2. conclusive or decisive
3. definite, authoritative and complete
• Sir Thomas BrowneA strict and definitive truth.
• PrescottSome definitive ... scheme of reconciliation.
4. Limiting; determining.a definitive word
5. (philately) general, not issued for commemorative purposes
6. (obsolete) Determined; resolved.
• 1604, William Shakespeare, , V. i. 424:Never crave him. We are definitive.

Derived terms

• definitively

Noun

1. (grammar) a word, such as a definite article or demonstrative pronoun, that defines or limits something
2. (philately) an ordinary postage stamp that is part of a series of all denominations or is reprinted as needed to meet demand