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    Définitive (en. Definitive)

    /de.fi.ni.tiv/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which marks an end or a conclusion with no possibility of revision.
    His decision was definitive and left no room for doubt.
    Sa décision fut définitive et ne laissa place à aucun doute.
    Refers to an answer or solution that is irrevocable.
    He gave a definitive answer to his request.
    Il a donné une réponse définitive à sa demande.
    Qualifies a purpose or an inevitable nature.
    This choice is definitive; there is no turning back.
    Ce choix est définitif, il n'y a pas de retour en arrière.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'definitivus', from 'definire', which means 'to determine' or 'to define'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    definitive decision
    A decision that can no longer be changed.
    décision définitive
    definitive solution
    A final solution to a problem.
    solution définitive
    definitive answer
    A firm answer with no possibility of change.
    réponse définitive

    Related Words

    define
    To precisely set the limits or characteristics of something.
    définir
    definition
    Description of something that determines its characteristics.
    définition
    definitively
    Act of defining.
    définiment

    Slang Meanings

    Absolute sincerity
    He promised absolute sincerity, but I don't believe it; it's too definitive.
    Il a promis la sincérité absolue, mais je n'y crois pas, c'est trop définitif.
    Ball in the void
    His promise was a ball in the void; nothing was definitive.
    Sa promesse était une balle dans le vide, rien n'était définitif.