| English adjective: definitive | |||
| 1. | definitive clearly defined or formulated | ||
| Samples | The plain and unequivocal language of the laws. | ||
| Synonyms | unequivocal | ||
| Similar | explicit, expressed | ||
| Antonyms | implicit, inexplicit | ||
| 2. | definitive of recognized authority or excellence | ||
| Samples | The definitive work on Greece. Classical methods of navigation. | ||
| Synonyms | authoritative, classic, classical | ||
| Similar | standard | ||
| Antonyms | nonstandard | ||
| 3. | definitive supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement | ||
| Samples | A definitive verdict. A determinate answer to the problem. | ||
| Synonyms | determinate | ||
| Similar | conclusive | ||
| Antonyms | inconclusive | ||