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Added 9 October 2026

definitive

/dɪˈfɪn.ɪ.tɪv/ adjective

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Explicitly defined.
Determining finally, conclusive, decisive.
definitive vote
Definite, authoritative and complete.

noun

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

Origin

From Middle French définitif.

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