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Definitive

Dih-FIH-nih-tihv

/dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv/

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definitive

Dictionary meaning

Supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement.

Examples

  • A definitive verdict.
  • The definitive work on Greece.

Synonyms: determinate

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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