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definitive answer

[dɪˈfɪnətɪv ˈænsər]
noun phrasepl: definitive answers / respostas definitivas
resposta definitiva
1. A conclusive, final, or authoritative response that settles a question or matter completely
The judge's ruling provided the definitive answer to the legal dispute.
A sentença do juiz forneceu a resposta definitiva para a disputa legal.
2. An answer that is not subject to further debate or modification
Scientists are still searching for a definitive answer about the origins of the universe.
Os cientistas ainda estão procurando uma resposta definitiva sobre as origens do universo.
Synonyms
final answerconclusive answerauthoritative answerdecisive answer
Antonyms
tentative answerprovisional answerinconclusive answerpreliminary answer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta definitiva
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
resposta definitiva
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
resposta definitiva
Standard usage
Portugal
resposta definitiva
Standard usage, occasionally 'resposta categórica'

Related Idioms & Phrases

the bottom line
the last word
case closed
end of story
palavra final
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