Definitively: meaning, definitions and examples
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definitively
[ dɪˈfɪnɪtɪvli ]
in a final and conclusive way
Definitively means in a way that is final and conclusive, leaving no doubt or uncertainty. It is used to emphasize the decisiveness or conclusiveness of a statement or action.
Synonyms
conclusively, decisively, irrevocably
Examples of usage
- After months of debate, the decision was made definitively.
- The results of the test definitively proved her theory.
in a way that is authoritative and not subject to further debate
Definitively can also mean in a way that is authoritative and not subject to further debate. It implies a sense of finality and certainty that cannot be questioned.
Synonyms
authoritatively, categorically, conclusively
Examples of usage
- The judge's ruling settled the matter definitively.
- The expert's opinion definitively answered the question.
Translations
Translations of the word "definitively" in other languages:
🇵🇹 definitivamente
🇮🇳 अंतिम रूप से
🇩🇪 endgültig
🇮🇩 secara pasti
🇺🇦 остаточно
🇵🇱 ostatecznie
🇯🇵 決定的に (ketteiteki ni)
🇫🇷 définitivement
🇪🇸 definitivamente
🇹🇷 kesinlikle
🇰🇷 결정적으로 (gyeoljeongjeogeuro)
🇸🇦 بشكل حاسم
🇨🇿 definitivně
🇸🇰 definitívne
🇨🇳 明确地 (míngquè de)
🇸🇮 dokončno
🇮🇸 endanlega
🇰🇿 нақты
🇬🇪 საბოლოოდ
🇦🇿 dəqiq olaraq
🇲🇽 definitivamente
Word origin
The word 'definitively' originates from the Latin word 'definitivus', meaning 'having fixed limits'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, its usage has evolved to convey a sense of finality and decisiveness.