Definition of definitive Definitive

/dɪfɪˈnɪtɪv/ - [difinitiv] - de•fin•i•tive

We found 16 definitions of definitive from 6 different sources.

What does definitive mean?

Adjective
definitive - supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement; "a definitive verdict"; "a determinate answer to the problem"
		determinate
		conclusive forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question; "conclusive proof"; "the evidence is conclusive"
definitive - clearly defined or formulated; "the plain and unequivocal language of the laws"- R.B.Taney
		unequivocal
		explicit, expressed precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication; "explicit instructions"; "she made her wishes explicit"; "explicit sexual scenes"
definitive - of recognized authority or excellence; "the definitive work on Greece"; "classical methods of navigation"
		authoritative, classical, classic

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definitive (Noun)
A word, such as a definite article or demonstrative pronoun , that defines or limits something.
definitive (Noun)
An ordinary postage stamp that is part of a series of all denominations or is reprinted as needed to meet demand.
definitive (Adjective)
explicitly defined.
definitive (Adjective)
conclusive or decisive.
definitive (Adjective)
definite, authoritative and complete.
definitive (Adjective)
general, not issued for commemorative purposes.

definitive (a.)
Determinate; positive; final; conclusive; unconditional; express.
definitive (a.)
Limiting; determining; as, a definitive word.
definitive (a.)
Determined; resolved.
definitive (n.)
A word used to define or limit the extent of the signification of a common noun, such as the definite article, and some pronouns.