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definitively

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/dɪˈfɪnɪtɪvli/ · de-fin-i-tive-ly

In a way that is definitive; decisively, conclusively.

Meanings

adverbformal

In a way that is definitive; decisively, conclusively.

ایسے طریقے سے جو قطعی ہو؛ فیصلہ کن، حتمی طور پر۔

قطعی طور پر

qat'i tor par

Synonyms

decisivelyconclusivelyfinallyحتمی طور پرپختہ طور پرفیصلہ کن

Antonyms

unsettledindefinitelytentativelyغیر یقینیمشکوکعارضی

Common Collocations

  • decidedly definitively
  • definitively proven
  • definitively established

Example Sentences

The results of the experiment definitively proved the hypothesis.

تجربے کے نتائج نے حتمی طور پر مفروضے کو ثابت کیا۔

Tajurbe ke nataij ne hatmi tor par mafruzay ko saabit kiya.

She wants to definitively settle the matter before moving on.

وہ چاہتی ہے کہ معاملہ کو حتمی طور پر طے کرے قبل اس کے کہ وہ آگے بڑھے۔

Woh chahti hai ke maamla ko hatmi tor par tay kare qabal is ke ke woh aage barhe.

The policy was definitively outlined in the report.

پالیسی کو رپورٹ میں حتمی طور پر بیان کیا گیا تھا۔

Policy ko report mein hatmi tor par bayan kiya gaya tha.

Easily Confused With

definitive:Definitive is an adjective that describes something that is conclusive, while definitively is an adverb used to define the manner of action.

Word Family

definite
adjectiveقطعی
definitive
adjectiveحتمی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of definitive as defining something clearly and for good.

Imagine a stamp that seals a document, confirming its terms as definitively accepted.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، بہت نکلے میرے ارمان، لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے۔

Hazaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, bohat nikle mere armaan, lekin phir bhi kam nikle.

Thousands of wishes like this, that each wish takes my breath away; many of my desires came to life, but still, they were few.

Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib, Unverified

* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

چور سے چوری ہوئی، تو چور نہ ہونے کا بھرم رکھو۔

Chor se chori hui, to chor na hone ka bharam rakho.

If robbed by a thief, maintain the illusion of not being a thief.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "definitive" — final, conclusive

First known use: 19th century

The word 'definitively' is derived from the Latin word 'definitivus', which means to limit or define. It came into use in English during the late 19th century.