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de·fin·i·tive  (d-fn-tv)
adj.
1. Precisely defined or explicit.
2. Supplying or being a final settlement or decision; conclusive. See Synonyms at decisive.
3. Authoritative and complete: a definitive biography. See Usage Note at definite.
4. Biology Fully formed or developed, as an organ or structure.
n. Grammar
A word that defines or limits, such as the definite article or a demonstrative pronoun.
de·fini·tive·ly adv.
de·fini·tive·ness n.
Translations
definitively [dɪˈfɪnɪtɪvlɪ] ADV → de manera definitiva, definitivamente
definitively [dɪˈfɪnɪtɪvli] adv (= definitely) → de façon absolue
definitively
adv → definitiv


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The dissolution of allegiance to the British crown, the severance of the colonies from the British Empire, and their actual existence as independent States, were definitively established in fact, by war and peace.
John Quincy Adams,"Orations" by Adams, John Quincy View in context
With the greatest impatience I should fly to your house, but that I foresee it to be possible, under the circumstances, that you will not yet have quite definitively arranged the little proposition I have had the honour to submit to you.
Little Dorrit by Dickens, Charles View in context
And he proceeded to inform us that his departure from England was now definitively fixed for the ensuing year.
Jane Eyre by Bronte, Charlotte View in context
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