authoritative
intermediateB2/əˈθɔːrɪtətɪv/ · au-thor-i-ta-tive
having or showing confidence and authority.
Meanings
having or showing confidence and authority.
اعتماد اور اختیار کی علامت رکھنے والا یا ظاہر کرنے والا۔
مختار
Mukhtaar
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Antonyms
Common Collocations
- authoritative source
- authoritative voice
- authoritative statement
Example Sentences
The professor provided an authoritative explanation of the theory.
پروفیسر نے نظریے کی ایک مختار وضاحت فراہم کی۔
Professor ne nazriye ki aik mukhtaar wazahat faraham ki.
He has become an authoritative figure in the field of economics.
وہ معیشت کے میدان میں ایک مختار شخصیت بن چکے ہیں۔
Woh ma'ashiyat ke maidan mein aik mukhtaar shakhsiyat ban chuke hain.
The book is considered an authoritative text on the subject.
اس کتاب کو اس موضوع پر ایک مختار متن سمجھا جاتا ہے۔
Is kitaab ko is mauzoo par aik mukhtaar matn samjha jata hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'author' who has the authority in their writing.
Envision a professor standing confidently in front of a class.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
غالب کو دیکھ، جن کی شاعری کا جادو ہے، مختار وہی ہوتے ہیں، جو زمانے کا جادو چلاتے ہیں
Ghalib ko dekh, jin ki shayari ka jadoo hai, Mukhtaar wahi hote hain, jo zamane ka jadoo chalatay hain.
Behold Ghalib, whose poetry weaves magic, Only those are authoritative who can enchant the times.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
مؤثر بات بات میں اثر رکھتی ہے۔
Mo'asar baat baat mein asar rakhti hai.
An effective word carries weight in discussions.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "auctoritativus" — having authority
First known use: 16th century
The word has evolved from the Latin 'auctoritas', meaning influence or authority, and has been used in English since the 16th century.