|
Superlative for being the authoritative or best source of, example of, or reference for
“This book, therefore, is the definitive guide to HTML and XHTML.”
Superlative for having the distinctive qualities of a particular type of person or thing
“The Guggenheim Museum remains the definitive example of the modern architectural imagination.”
Superlative for having no uncertainty or ambiguity
“All of the informants are clear and definitive in saying that nonviolence means taking action.”
Superlative for accurate or reliable, especially in terms of information provided
“Have we received definitive proof of the linkage of any particular substance or commodity to a disease, other than alcohol and liver?”
Superlative for providing a conclusion or finality, especially to an issue, debate or argument
“The morality of going to war is also affected by the lack of a definitive argument for killing in private self-defense.”
Superlative for expressing something forcibly and clearly
Superlative for serving to resolve or settle something
Superlative for exact in correspondence or adherence to something
Superlative for highest in rank, authority or superiority
Superlative for judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind
Superlative for effectively and expressively conveying a story or one's thoughts or feelings
Superlative for tending, or designed, to hinder or deter
Superlative for basic or fundamental
Superlative for including or considering all elements or aspects
Superlative for having a persuasive effect
Superlative for offering or producing the greatest advantage
|
