Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with definitive in American Collocation
definitive
adjective
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/dɪˈfɪnətɪv/
book or document dealing with facts
biography
book
collection
document
guide
history
reference
source
work
This book is the definitive guide to growing herbs.
version
edition
version
The text was edited as a definitive version.
answer or conclusion
answer
conclusion
diagnosis
explanation
interpretation
solution
I’m not trying to give the definitive answers here.
statement
account
description
statement
Please treat the specification as a guide rather than a definitive statement.
proof
evidence
proof
The reference number and date issued is not definitive proof of exemption.
list
list
record
I would be grateful if you could get back to me with a simple and definitive list of requirements.
decision
agreement
ruling
The Court was not required to make a definitive ruling on this point.