In a definite manner; with precision; precisely; determinately.
Conclusively, decisively, finally, absolutely
After a long period of time or an especially long delay; SYN. eventually, at length.
ETYM Cf. French conclusif.
1. Final and deciding.
2. Forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question.
ETYM Latin definitivus: cf. French définitif.
1. Clearly defined or formulated; SYN. unequivocal.
2. Supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement; SYN. determinate.
ETYM French, from Latin finalis, from finis boundary, limit, end. Related to Finish.
1. Conclusive in a process or progression; SYN. last, net.
2. Not to be altered or undone; SYN. last.
ETYM Late Lat. ultimatus last, extreme, from Latin ultimare to come to an end, from ultimus the farthest, last, superl. from the same source as ulterior. Related to Ulterior, Ultimatum.
1. Being the last or concluding element of a series.
2. Furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme.