definitiva

[de.fi.ni.ˈti.vɐ]
adjective/nounfemininepl: definitivas
definitive, final
1. conclusive or final in nature; not subject to change or appeal
The court issued a definitive ruling on the case.
O tribunal emitiu uma sentença definitiva sobre o caso.
2. serving as the best example of its kind; authoritative
This is the definitive biography of the artist.
Esta é a biografia definitiva do artista.
3. when used as a noun: the final or conclusive form or decision
We need to reach a definitive before moving forward.
Precisamos chegar a uma definitiva antes de prosseguir.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'definitiva' is frequently used in legal, judicial, and formal contexts. The expression 'em caráter definitivo' is commonly used in official documents and decisions. The word carries weight and authority when used in contracts, court decisions, and policy statements.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
finalconclusivoirrevogávelcategóricoperemptórioabsoluto
Antonyms / Antônimos
provisóriatemporáriainterinainconclusivaduvidosa

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
definitiva
commonly used in legal, academic, and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
definitiva
standard usage, occasionally shortened in informal speech
São Paulo
definitiva
standard usage in business and legal terminology
Portugal
definitiva
identical usage; part of standard European Portuguese

Related Words

definiçãodefinirdefinidoindefinidadeterminado

Related Idioms & Phrases

em caráter definitivo (in a definitive manner)
de forma definitiva (definitively)
solução definitiva (definitive solution)
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