Definition

The quality of being clear, certain, and final, leaving no room for doubt or confusion.

Example

The definitiveness of her answer made it clear that she would not change her mind.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the definitiveness of certain decisions in life?

Yeah, some choices really feel like they set our path for good.

Exactly, it's like we crave that sense of definitiveness sometimes.

For sure! It makes everything seem more certain and secure.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Definitiveness → It is formed from "definitus" (from Latin, meaning defined or limited) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "definitiveness" refers to the quality of being clearly defined or determined.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'clearly defined' ('definitus') — the '-ness' indicates a state, so definitiveness means the state of being clearly defined.

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