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definitive

de·fin·i·tive [ di fínnətiv ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. conclusive and final: providing a final decision that will not be questioned or changed
We need a definitive answer.

2. most authoritative: recognized as being the most authoritative and of the highest standard
the definitive study of the subject

3. stamps sold for long time: describes postage stamps sold for an extended or indefinite period, often as part of a set sharing common design elements

4. biology fully grown: fully formed or completely developed



noun  (plural de·fin·i·tives)
Definition:
 
stamps definitive stamp: a postage stamp sold for an extended or indefinite period

[14th century. < French définitif< Latin definire (see define)]

de·fin·i·tive·ly adverb
de·fin·i·tive·ness noun

Word Usage

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