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definitive definition
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Grep of noun definitive definitive host Overview of adj definitive The adj definitive has 3 senses (first 1 from tagged texts) 1. (2) definitive, unequivocal -- (clearly defined or formulated; "the plain and unequivocal language of the laws"- R.B.Taney) 2. authoritative, classical, definitive -- (of recognized authority or excellence; "the definitive work on Greece"; "classical methods of navigation") 3. definitive, determinate -- (supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement; "a definitive verdict"; "a determinate answer to the problem") Antonyms of adj definitive 3 senses of definitive Sense 1 definitive, unequivocal INDIRECT (VIA explicit) -> implicit, inexplicit Sense 2 authoritative, classical, definitive INDIRECT (VIA standard) -> nonstandard Sense 3 definitive, determinate INDIRECT (VIA conclusive) -> inconclusive Similarity of adj definitive 3 senses of definitive Sense 1 definitive, unequivocal => explicit (vs. implicit), expressed Sense 2 authoritative, classical, definitive => standard (vs. nonstandard) Sense 3 definitive, determinate => conclusive (vs. inconclusive) Attributes of adj definitive Familiarity of adj definitive definitive used as an adjective is uncommon (polysemy count = 3) Grep of adj definitive definitive Overview of adj definitive The adj definitive has 3 senses (first 1 from tagged texts) 1. (2) definitive, unequivocal -- (clearly defined or formulated; "the plain and unequivocal language of the laws"- R.B.Taney) 2. authoritative, classical, definitive -- (of recognized authority or excellence; "the definitive work on Greece"; "classical methods of navigation") 3. definitive, determinate -- (supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement; "a definitive verdict"; "a determinate answer to the problem")
definitive definition
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