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/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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This word is part of lesson 61.