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Definitive Definition & Meaning

definitive
adjective
  1. clearly defined or formulated; "the plain and unequivocal language of the laws"- R.B.Taney
  2. of recognized authority or excellence; "the definitive work on Greece"; "classical methods of navigation"
  3. supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement; "a definitive verdict"; "a determinate answer to the problem"

"Definitive" in song lyrics

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  • "Live system definitive"
    Aesop Rock — The Greatest Pac-Man Victory in History
  • "Yeah, going out to Farley Flex, Maximum Definitive"
    Maestro Fresh Wes — Make it for the Ruff (Bonus)
  • "the 2520definitive"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does definitive mean?
clearly defined or formulated; "the plain and unequivocal language of the laws"- R.B.Taney of recognized authority or excellence; "the definitive work on Greece"; "classical methods of navigation" supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement; "a definitive verdict"; "a determinate answer to the problem"
What part of speech is definitive?
Definitive is an adjective.
How many definitions does definitive have?
Definitive has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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