definitive
/dɪˈfɪnətɪv/adjective
उच्चारण डिफ़िनटिव
निर्णायक; प्रामाणिक
Core word
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final; not able to be changed; considered to be the best of its kind and almost impossible to improve
निर्णायक; प्रामाणिक
- a definitive answer
- the definitive guide
- The court gave a definitive ruling on the matter.
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- We have not yet received a definitive answer from the board.
- This is the definitive biography of the great scientist.
Synonyms conclusive final authoritative decisive standard
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definitive + noun
Definitive describes an answer, decision or study that is final and cannot be improved.
'Definitive' ऐसे उत्तर, निर्णय या अध्ययन के लिए है जो अंतिम हो और जिसमें सुधार की गुंजाइश न हो।
- The court gave a definitive ruling.
- This is the definitive guide to Indian birds.
the definitive + noun (authority)
With 'the', it names the best and most trusted work or version of its type.
'The' के साथ यह अपने प्रकार की सबसे उत्तम और विश्वसनीय रचना या संस्करण को दर्शाता है।
- It is the definitive biography of Gandhi.
be definitive about sth
A person is definitive when they state a clear, final opinion.
व्यक्ति तब definitive होता है जब वह स्पष्ट और अंतिम राय देता है।
- The doctor was not definitive about the cause.
definitive vs definite
Definite means clear and certain; definitive means final and authoritative.
'Definite' का अर्थ स्पष्ट और निश्चित; 'definitive' का अर्थ अंतिम और प्रामाणिक है।
- He gave a definite answer, but not a definitive one.
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definitive + noun
answerguidestudyeditionverdict
- The report gave no definitive answer.
definitive + proof
proofevidencestatementtestaccount
- There is no definitive evidence yet.
adverb + definitive
nottrulyabsolutelyfinallylegally
- The result is not yet definitive.
definitive + of
of its kindof the periodof the styleof his career
- The film is definitive of its style.
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- The scientists are waiting for definitive proof before announcing the discovery.
वैज्ञानिक खोज की घोषणा से पहले निर्णायक प्रमाण की प्रतीक्षा कर रहे हैं।
- Radhika bought the definitive edition of the grammar book.
राधिका ने व्याकरण की पुस्तक का प्रामाणिक संस्करण ख़रीदा।
- The Supreme Court's judgment was definitive on the matter.
सर्वोच्च न्यायालय का निर्णय इस विषय पर अंतिम था।
- No definitive list of Indian folk songs exists.
भारतीय लोकगीतों की कोई प्रामाणिक सूची उपलब्ध नहीं है।
- The historian's book is regarded as the definitive work on the freedom struggle.
इतिहासकार की पुस्तक को स्वतंत्रता संग्राम पर प्रामाणिक कृति माना जाता है।
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✗ He gave a definitive reply, but he was not sure.
✓ He gave a definite reply, but he was not sure.
Definite means clear, with no hesitation; definitive means final and authoritative.
'Definite' का अर्थ स्पष्ट है; 'definitive' का अर्थ अंतिम और प्रामाणिक है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Definitive and definite look alike but are different words.
Definitive और definite देखने में समान हैं, पर शब्द भिन्न हैं।
Final and most authoritative.
अंतिम और सबसे प्रामाणिक।
- A definitive ruling ended the dispute.
Ending all doubt, usually of proof or evidence.
सभी संदेह समाप्त करने वाला, प्रायः प्रमाण के लिए।
- The DNA test was conclusive.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
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Keep apart definitive (final and authoritative) and definite (clear and certain).
Definitive (अंतिम और प्रामाणिक) और definite (स्पष्ट और निश्चित) को अलग रखिए।