definitive
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: definitives
Sense 1
explicitly defined
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
determining finally, conclusive, decisive
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
a word, such as a definite article or demonstrative pronoun, that defines or limits something
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
an ordinary postage stamp that is part of a series of all denominations or is reprinted as needed to meet demand
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “definitive” mean?
explicitly defined
Is “definitive” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.