Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
definitive answer
phrase
[dih-fuh-ni-tiv an-ser]
Definition
A conclusive response that leaves no room for doubt or dispute.
Examples
- After much discussion, the team finally provided a definitive answer to the client’s query.
- She sought a definitive answer regarding the deadline for the project.
- The scientific research offered a definitive answer about the effects of the new drug.
Meaning
A definitive answer is one that is clear, final, and often accepted as the best or most reliable answer to a question or problem.
Synonyms
- conclusive response
- final answer
- authoritative answer
- decisive reply
