Where does “definitive” come from?
Definitive comes from Middle French définitif, meaning conclusive or final in legal contexts.
definitive (English): explicitly defined; conclusive or decisive;...
Definitions
- explicitly defined; conclusive or decisive;...
Ancestry of “definitive”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle French | définitif | — |
Words derived from “definitive”