/de.fi.ni.tiv.mɑ̃/
Translation
for good, permanently, once and for all
Word origin
From définitif, from Latin definitivus, from definire ('to set a limit to, to define'). Note that it means 'for good', not the English 'definitely'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- definire
- English cognates
- definitive, define
Examples
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He left the country for good.
Cette .
This door is closed permanently.
l' .
She left for good last year.
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The shop closed down for good in January.
.
We have decided to settle here permanently.
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