definitive
/dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv/
de · fin · i · tive
dɪ · ˈfɪn · ɪ · tɪv
English Definition
adj. conclusive and final
Significado en Español
definitivo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
dứt khoát, cuối cùng
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Example Sentence
This is the definitive version of the report.
这是这份报告的最终版本。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “definitive”:
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A
tentative
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B
provisional
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C
conclusive
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D
uncertain
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C — conclusive.
“definitive” means adj. conclusive and final
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The scientist gave a ______ answer that finally ended the long debate.
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A
doubtful
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B
definitive
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C
unclear
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D
vague
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B — definitive.
“definitive” means adj. conclusive and final
Common questions about “definitive”
What does “definitive” mean?
definitive — adj. conclusive and final. In Chinese: 决定性的，最终的.
How do you pronounce “definitive”?
definitive is pronounced /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv/. It breaks into 4 syllables: de · fin · i · tive.
How do you use “definitive” in a sentence?
This is the definitive version of the report. (这是这份报告的最终版本。)
What are synonyms for “definitive”?
conclusive, final, ultimate — all close in meaning to definitive (adj. conclusive and final).
Is “definitive” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. definitive appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
