definitive
adjective
- final, resolving; the option after which there are not expected to be more options
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /dɪˈfɪn.ɪ.tɪv/ / /dɪˈfɪn.ə.tɪv/ / [dɪˈfɪn.ə.ɾɪv]
adj
Etymology: From Middle French définitif.
- explicitly defined
- determining finally, conclusive, decisive
“definitive vote”
“She will have the definitive say in the matter, after consulting her board of directors.”
- definite, authoritative and complete
“A strict and definitive truth.”
“Some definitive […] scheme of reconciliation.”
- limiting; determining
“a definitive word”
- general, not issued for commemorative purposes
- Determined; resolved.
“Never crave him. We are definitive.”
noun
Etymology: From Middle French définitif.
- a word, such as a definite article or demonstrative pronoun, that defines or limits something
- an ordinary postage stamp that is part of a series of all denominations or is reprinted as needed to meet demand