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Definition of definitiveness

definitiveness

/dɪˈfɪn.ɪ.tɪv.nəs/
de · fin · i · tive · ness
Adverb:definitively
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Adjective:definitive
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definitiveness Lexical Profile

definitiveness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or state of being authoritative, conclusive, and final, resolving all doubt or uncertainty.

Example

"The supreme court's ruling provided a sense of definitiveness to a legal dispute that had dragged on for over a decade."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Definitiveness' (the quality of being authoritative, conclusive, and final) should not be confused with 'definiteness' (the quality of being exact, clear, or grammatically specific).

• Nearby Words

definitionally
definitive
definitively
definitiveness
definitude
deflate
deflated

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Definitiveness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/definitiveness
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