definitive
gb/dɪfˈɪnɪtɪv/ us/dɪfˈɪnɪtɪv/
C1
Anglų
~ 6000
végleges, mértékadó, pontos, egyértelmű, forgalmi, forgalmi bélyeg
C1
1
végleges
B2
Vartosenos šablonas:
a definitive [decision/diagnosis/answer/agreement]
The committee reached a definitive decision after reviewing all the evidence.
A bizottság az összes bizonyíték áttekintése után végleges döntést hozott.
Doctors were hesitant to give a definitive diagnosis until more tests came back.
Az orvosok vonakodtak végleges diagnózist felállítani, amíg meg nem érkeztek a további vizsgálati eredmények.
There is still no definitive answer on what caused the crash.
The two companies signed a definitive agreement to merge next year.
Until the court issues a definitive ruling, the law remains unclear.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
The test results gave a definitive answer.
A vizsgálati eredmények egyértelmű választ adtak.
We do not have a definitive plan yet.
Még nincs végleges tervünk.
After a week, the doctor made a definitive diagnosis.
The judge will make a definitive decision tomorrow.
This email is a definitive confirmation of your booking.
Dažna klaida:
Learners often confuse 'definitive' with 'definite'. Use 'definitive' mainly before nouns like 'answer', 'decision', 'diagnosis', 'agreement' when you mean final and not to be changed. Use 'definite' to mean 'clear' or 'certain' by itself or before more general nouns, e.g. 'a definite plan', 'I'm not definite about the date' (though 'I'm not sure' is more natural).
Reikšmė
final and not changeable
Kolokacijos
definitive decision
|definitive diagnosis
|definitive answer
|definitive agreement
|definitive ruling
|definitive conclusion
Sinonimai
final (More common and basic; lacks the formal or technical tone that 'definitive' often has.)
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conclusive (Emphasizes that no further doubt or debate is possible; slightly more formal than 'final'.)
Antonimai
provisional (Describes something that is only temporary and may change later, the opposite of a definitive result.)
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tentative (Suggests something is not yet fixed or certain, unlike a definitive decision.)
Temos
law
|business
|medicine
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Apibrėžimas
Final and complete, so that it will not be changed or argued about anymore.
Serving as a final decision, result, or statement that will not be changed or questioned further.
C1
2
mértékadó
C1
Vartosenos šablonas:
the definitive [guide/study/biography/work] on [topic]
Her book is widely regarded as the definitive guide to digital marketing.
Könyvét széles körben a digitális marketing mértékadó útmutatójának tartják.
The museum holds the definitive collection of his early paintings.
A múzeum őrzi korai festményeinek legteljesebb és leghitelesebb gyűjteményét.
That documentary is the definitive account of the scandal.
This is the definitive biography of the composer, based on newly discovered letters.
Researchers are still searching for a definitive study that settles the debate.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
This is the definitive guide to the city.
Ez a város mértékadó útikalauza.
Many people see this film as the definitive version of the story.
Sokan ezt a filmet tartják a történet mértékadó változatának.
His article became the definitive work on the subject.
The band released a definitive collection of their best songs.
That book is the definitive biography of the actor.
Dažna klaida:
Learners may overuse 'definitive' when they only mean 'good' or 'useful'. Reserve 'definitive' for cases where something is truly seen as the main or standard reference. For general praise, use 'excellent', 'great', or 'very good' instead. Also, do not say '*more definitive*' in most contexts; something is either definitive or not. Use 'more complete' or 'more detailed' instead.
Reikšmė
most authoritative or reliable
Kolokacijos
definitive guide
|definitive biography
|definitive edition
|definitive study
|definitive collection
|definitive work
Sinonimai
authoritative (Focuses on being trusted and respected; does not always imply being the single best or most complete source.)
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classic (Suggests something is of high quality and lasting value, but not necessarily the most complete or standard reference.)
Antonimai
incomplete (Lacks important information, the opposite of a definitive, fully comprehensive work.)
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secondary (Indicates something is not the main or leading reference, unlike a definitive work which is primary.)
Temos
academia
|media
|culture
|education
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Apibrėžimas
The best and most complete example of something, which people accept as the main reference.
Considered the most complete, reliable, and authoritative example or account of something, often becoming the standard reference.
C1
FORMAL
3
pontos
A2
egyértelmű
B1
Vartosenos šablonas:
a definitive [statement/description/explanation] of [something]
The report fails to provide a definitive statement of the project's goals.
A jelentés nem ad egyértelmű és pontos megfogalmazást a projekt céljairól.
We need a more definitive description of the target audience.
Pontosabb leírásra van szükségünk a célközönségről.
The treaty includes a definitive outline of each country's responsibilities.
Her article offers the first definitive explanation of how the system works.
Without a definitive definition of the term, the law is difficult to apply.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
The rules do not give a definitive definition of this word.
A szabályok nem adnak ennek a szónak pontos meghatározását.
Please write a definitive description of your job.
Kérlek, írj pontos leírást a munkádról.
The teacher gave a definitive explanation of the grammar point.
We still do not have a definitive statement of the plan.
The contract needs a more definitive outline of our duties.
Dažna klaida:
Learners may use 'definitive' here when 'clear' or 'precise' is enough. 'Definitive' in this sense is formal and often used in written reports, laws, or academic writing, not in casual speech.
Reikšmė
clear and exact in defining
Kolokacijos
definitive statement
|definitive description
|definitive explanation
|definitive outline
|definitive formulation
|definitive terms
Sinonimai
precise (Highlights exactness and detail; does not always suggest that something is final or standard.)
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clear-cut (More informal; stresses that something is easy to see or understand with no confusion.)
Antonimai
vague (Lacks clarity and exact detail, the opposite of a definitive, clearly defined description.)
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ambiguous (Has more than one possible meaning, unlike a definitive, unambiguous statement.)
Temos
language
|academia
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Apibrėžimas
Very clear and exact, so that something is well defined and easy to understand.
Clearly and precisely defining or describing the limits, form, or meaning of something.
C2
TECHNICAL
4
forgalmi
C1
Vartosenos šablonas:
a definitive [stamp/series/issue]
The post office released a new definitive series featuring native birds.
A posta egy új, őshonos madarakat bemutató forgalmi bélyegsorozatot bocsátott ki.
Collectors often buy full sheets of definitive stamps for everyday use and for their albums.
A gyűjtők gyakran vesznek teljes íveket forgalmi bélyegekből mindennapi használatra és az albumukba.
This definitive issue remained in circulation for more than twenty years.
The design for the next definitive stamp has already been approved.
Unlike commemoratives, definitive stamps are reprinted many times.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
He collects every new definitive stamp from his country.
Összegyűjti országa minden új forgalmi bélyegét.
This is a definitive issue, not a special stamp.
Ez egy forgalmi kibocsátás, nem alkalmi bélyeg.
The post office will change its definitive series next year.
Definitive stamps are used for normal, everyday mail.
She bought definitive stamps for sending letters overseas.
Dažna klaida:
Non-specialists may mix up 'definitive' and 'definite' when talking about stamps. In philately, the technical word is 'definitive stamp', not 'definite stamp'.
Reikšmė
regular long-term postage stamp
Kolokacijos
definitive stamp
|definitive issue
|definitive series
|definitive set
|new definitive
|long-running definitive
Sinonimai
regular (Everyday and standard, but does not carry the specific philatelic meaning of 'definitive'.)
Antonimai
commemorative (In stamp collecting, a special, short-term stamp marking an event, contrasting with a long-term definitive issue.)
Temos
hobbies
|commerce
|daily_life
|communication
Apibrėžimas
Used about stamps: a normal stamp that is used every day for a long time, not a special or limited stamp.
In philately, describing a postage stamp that is part of a regular series issued for everyday use over a long period, usually in many values.
DAIKTAVARDIS
C2
TECHNICAL
5
Vartosenos šablonas:
to issue a new definitive
The post office plans to replace its current definitives next year.
A posta jövőre tervezi lecserélni a jelenlegi forgalmi bélyegeit.
Many collectors specialize in high-value definitives from the 1950s.
Sok gyűjtő az 1950-es évekből származó magas címletű forgalmi bélyegekre szakosodik.
These definitives were printed on different types of paper over the years.
He showed me a rare error found on a common definitive.
As definitives, these stamps were in use for more than a decade.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
This stamp is a definitive, not a special issue.
Ez a bélyeg forgalmi bélyeg, nem alkalmi kibocsátás.
The new definitives show pictures of famous writers.
Az új forgalmi bélyegeken híres írók képei láthatók.
Collectors sometimes buy many definitives for trade.
The old definitives are now hard to find in good condition.
She studies definitives from small island countries.
Dažna klaida:
Learners may not recognize 'definitive' as a noun and try to say '*definitive stamp*' every time. In philatelic English, people often just say 'a definitive' when the context is clear.
Reikšmė
a regular long-term stamp
Kolokacijos
a new definitive
|high-value definitive
|low-value definitive
|stamp definitives
|definitives and commemoratives
Sinonimai
regular stamp (A descriptive phrase, not a technical term; lacks the specialized collecting sense of 'definitive'.)
Antonimai
commemorative (The usual contrasting category of stamp, issued briefly to mark events rather than for long-term use.)
Temos
hobbies
|commerce
|daily_life
|communication
Apibrėžimas
In stamp collecting, a normal stamp that is used every day for a long time.
In philately, a definitive stamp or one of a set of definitive stamps used for everyday postal purposes over an extended period.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
definitive
IPA
GB/dɪfˈɪnɪtɪv/
US/dɪfˈɪnɪtɪv/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
defin - it - ive (3 skiemenys)
Stress on 2nd syllable (it)
Žodžio formos
Adjective
- Base: definitive
Žodžių šeima
Core family
Related words
redefine
verb B2
redefinition
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
definable
adjective
indefinable
adjective
definitiveness
noun
Posakiai
definitive agreement
1/dɪfˈɪnɪtɪv əɡɹˈimənt/
fixed phrase
formal
final, binding agreement
A final, complete, and legally binding contract between two or more sides.
Pavyzdžiai
- The two companies expect to sign a definitive agreement by the end of the quarter.
- Talks have moved from a nonbinding offer to a definitive agreement.
definitive diagnosis
1/dɪfˈɪnɪtɪv dˌaɪəɡnˈoʊsɪs/
fixed phrase
technical
final medical diagnosis
A final medical answer about what illness a person has, with no more doubt.
Pavyzdžiai
- A biopsy is often needed to make a definitive diagnosis of cancer.
- Without more tests, the doctor cannot give a definitive diagnosis.
definitive edition
1/dɪfˈɪnɪtɪv ɪdˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
standard complete edition of a work
A special version of a book, music, or film that is complete and is seen as the main standard version.
Pavyzdžiai
- The publisher has released a definitive edition of her collected stories.
- Fans are waiting for a definitive edition of the director's classic films.
definitive ruling
1/dɪfˈɪnɪtɪv ɹˈulɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
final legal or official decision
A final decision by a court or other authority that ends discussion on a legal or official question.
Pavyzdžiai
- The supreme court issued a definitive ruling on the case.
- We are still waiting for a definitive ruling from the regulator.
definitive treatment
1/dɪfˈɪnɪtɪv tɹˈitmənt/
fixed phrase
technical
treatment that fully resolves a condition
A medical treatment that is meant to completely fix the problem, not just give short-term relief.
Pavyzdžiai
- Surgery is often the definitive treatment for this type of tumor.
- The patient received pain medication in the emergency room, but definitive treatment was given later in the hospital.
the definitive answer
1/ðə dɪfˈɪnɪtɪv ˈænsɚ/
fixed phrase
final, conclusive answer
The final and complete answer that settles a question so people do not need to ask again.
Pavyzdžiai
- Scientists still have not found the definitive answer to why the disease spreads so quickly.
- The report does not give the definitive answer, but it helps us understand the problem better.
the definitive guide to
1/ðə dɪfˈɪnɪtɪv ɡˈaɪd tə/
fixed phrase
most complete guide on something
A book, article, or video that people see as the best and most complete guide on a topic.
Pavyzdžiai
- This book is the definitive guide to Italian cooking for beginners.
- They released a video series called "The Definitive Guide to Starting a Small Business."