adverb
- in a way that is conclusive and final; once and for all
- in a way that is authoritative and complete
Examples
- The court ruled definitively on the case.
- Scientists have not yet definitively proven the theory.
- The book definitively covers the history of the Civil War.
- The DNA evidence definitively identified the suspect.
- The referendum definitively settled the debate.
- Her research definitively answered the long-standing question.