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Definition of: definitive
(di·fin′ə·tiv) adjective
1. Sharply defining or limiting; determinate; explicit; positive.
2. Bringing to an end; conclusive and unalterable.
3. Biol. Completely formed; fully developed.
4. Most nearly accurate, complete, etc.
—noun A word that defines or limits.
—de·fin′i·tive·ly adverb
—de·fin′i·tive·ness noun
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