definitive
/dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv/
noun
- A definitive thing, such as a final or authoritative version or statement.
- He aimed to write the definitive on the history of jazz.
- The new edition is the definitive of the dictionary.
- Critics hailed the film as the definitive of the superhero genre.
adjective
- Serving as the final, most complete, or most authoritative version of something.
- After years of research, she wrote the definitive biography of the scientist.
- The museum published a definitive catalog of its ancient artifacts.
- This book is considered the definitive guide to bird watching.
- Clearly decided, settled, or not open to change.
- The judge gave a definitive ruling on the case.
- We need a definitive answer by Friday.
- There is no definitive proof that the two events are connected.
- Of a quality or type that is the best or most typical example.
- Many fans call this album the definitive rock record of the 1990s.
- Her style is the definitive look for modern minimalism.
- That performance was the definitive interpretation of the role.
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