definitive

definitivo, conclusivo

Abbastanza chiaro e certo da risolvere completamente una questione.

In inglese semplice: Clear and certain enough to settle a question completely.

• We need a definitive answer.
• The test did not provide definitive proof.
• Has the court made a definitive ruling?

Sinonimi: conclusive, final, decisive

Contrari: inconclusive, provisional

Espressioni comuni: definitive answer, definitive evidence, definitive conclusion

definitivo, autorevole

Considerato il migliore o più completo esempio o fonte di informazioni su un argomento.

In inglese semplice: Considered the best or most complete example or source of information about something.

• This is the definitive guide to local birds.
• She wrote a definitive biography of the composer.
• Collectors want the definitive edition of his poems.

Sinonimi: authoritative, comprehensive

Espressioni comuni: definitive guide, definitive biography, definitive edition

definitorio, delimitante

Che stabilisce il significato preciso, i limiti o la natura di qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: Setting the exact meaning, limits, or nature of something.

• The philosopher searched for a definitive term.
• A definitive word sets the limits of the category.
• Here, the adjective has a definitive function.

Sinonimi: defining, delimiting

Espressioni comuni: definitive word, definitive term