Synonyms for definitive
dɪˈfɪn ɪ tɪvde·fin·i·tive

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1. definitive, unequivocaladjective

   clearly defined or formulated

   "the plain and unequivocal language of the laws"- R.B.Taney

   Synonyms:
   classic, unambiguous, unequivocal, determinate, univocal, authoritative, classical

   Antonyms:
   inexplicit, inconclusive, nonstandard, implicit

2. authoritative, classical, classic, definitiveadjective

   of recognized authority or excellence

   "the definitive work on Greece"; "classical methods of navigation"

   Synonyms:
   authorised, classic, authorized, important, unequivocal, determinate, authoritative, classical

   Antonyms:
   implicit, nonstandard, inexplicit, inconclusive

3. definitive, determinateadjective

   supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement

   "a definitive verdict"; "a determinate answer to the problem"

   Synonyms:
   authoritative, determinate, classic, unequivocal, classical

   Antonyms:
   implicit, inconclusive, inexplicit, nonstandard

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1. definitiveadjective

   Synonyms:
   determinate, positive, express, explicit, categorical, unconditional

2. definitiveadjective

   Synonyms:
   final, conclusive

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1. List of paraphrases for "definitive":

   final, definite, ultimate, conclusive, decisive, eventual, common-user, permanent

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1. Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak:

   No words can describe the pain the families of those on board are going through, the lack of answers and definitive proof -- such as aircraft wreckage -- has made this more difficult to bear.

2. Democratic State Sen. Brad Hoylam:

   It’s going to be a definitive moment to have a sitting governor challenged by the current attorney general from the same party who are both history-making in their own right.

3. Van Kerkove said.Read MoreShe:

   So, these are fields of research that are really growing and for which there is some evidence emerging but is not definitive, and therefore, the possibility of airborne transmission in public settings, especially in very specific conditions crowded, closed, poorly ventilated settings that have been described can not be ruled out. However, the evidence needs to be gathered and interpreted.

4. Nathan Sales:

   This could drag on for the rest of the 2016 campaign cycle -- maybe into 2017 or 2018. This is not the sort of investigation in which we could have clear and definitive answers overnight.

5. Dean Gould:

   Fresno County officials all want to know a definitive cause to what started Cal Fire last year, investigators spent countless hours hiking rugged terrain to determine the cause, interviewed numerous leads, and eliminated multiple potential causes. In the end, lightning remains as the probable cause.