Authoritative: meaning, definitions and examples
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authoritative
[ əˈθɒrɪˌteɪtɪv ]
in a professional setting
Having the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
Synonyms
authoritarian, commanding, official
Examples of usage
- The CEO's authoritative demeanor commanded respect from all employees.
- Her authoritative tone left no room for argument.
- An authoritative figure in the field of medicine.
in a scholarly context
Regarded as accurate and reliable because of one's knowledge or expertise.
Synonyms
credible, reliable, trustworthy
Examples of usage
- His authoritative book on the subject is widely cited in academic circles.
- The professor's authoritative research has shaped the field.
- An authoritative source for historical information.
Translations
Translations of the word "authoritative" in other languages:
🇵🇹 autoritário
🇮🇳 प्रामाणिक
🇩🇪 autoritär
🇮🇩 otoritatif
🇺🇦 авторитетний
🇵🇱 autorytatywny
🇯🇵 権威ある
🇫🇷 autoritaire
🇪🇸 autoritario
🇹🇷 otoriter
🇰🇷 권위 있는
🇸🇦 استبدادي
🇨🇿 autoritatívní
🇸🇰 autoritatívny
🇨🇳 权威的
🇸🇮 avtoritativen
🇮🇸 valdamikill
🇰🇿 билік етуші
🇬🇪 ავტორიტარული
🇦🇿 avtoritar
🇲🇽 autoritario
Word origin
The word 'authoritative' is derived from the Latin word 'auctoritas', which means 'influence' or 'command'. The term first appeared in English in the 17th century. Over time, 'authoritative' has come to represent someone or something with the power or expertise to be respected and followed. It is commonly used in professional and academic settings to denote credibility and reliability.
See also: authored, authoring, authoritarian, authorities, authority, authorization, authorize, authorized, authorizer, authors, authorship.