/definiˈtiβo/
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Translation
definitive, final
Word origin
From Latin definitivus ('explanatory, definitive'), from definire ('to limit, define'), formed from de ('completely') and finire ('to bound'), from finis ('end, boundary').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- definitivus
- English cognates
- definitive, define
Grammar
Femininedefinitiva
Masc pluraldefinitivos
Fem pluraldefinitivas
Examples
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This is the final version of the report.
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They made a definitive decision about the project.
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The result is not final yet.
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Her departure was permanent and she never came back.
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We need a definitive answer before Friday.
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