definitive

noun

(grammar) a word, such as a definite article or demonstrative pronoun, that defines or limits something

(philately) an ordinary postage stamp that is part of a series of all denominations or is reprinted as needed to meet demand

adjective

determining finally, conclusive, decisive

definite, authoritative and complete

explicitly defined

limiting; determining

(philately) general, not issued for commemorative purposes

(obsolete) Determined; resolved.

Roots

finisfin- · Latin · end, boundary

Synonyms for definitive

unequivocaladj authoritativeadj conclusiveadj determinateadj definiteadj decisiveadj unambiguousadj determinativeadj ultimateadj indisputableadj unmistakableadj finaladj exhaustiveadj preciseadj

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