Definite vs Definitive

Definite vs Definitive

Definite – It refers to something that is certain or precise.

For e.g.:

1. There has been a definite rise in the real estate market in Bangalore over the last decade.

2. The word ‘walk’ is definitely a verb.

Definitive – It is used both as an adjective and as a noun. As an adjective, it means an authoritative and certain conclusion.

For e.g.:

1. The archaeological research team came to a definitive conclusion about the age of the bronze idol discovered at the ruins of Mohenjo-Daro.

2. The history books written to teach school children need not be a definitive representation of facts.

As a noun, the term ‘definitive’ is used to indicate stamps. Definitive stamps are the regular or common ones that are printed periodically and used in the postal department. Commemorative stamps are the stamps that are issued on special occasions either to mark a milestone (India’s 50th Independence Day) or in honour of an individual (M.S. Subbulakshmi). Commemorative stamps are issued in limited number, and are not reprinted after the stocks run out.

For e.g.:

1. India Post issued a definitive stamp dedicated to the dancing legend Rukmini Devi Arundale, in the year 2009.

2. The definitive stamp bearing the profile of King George VI was first issued by the United Kingdom in the year 1937.

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1. It will _____ (definitely/definitively) rain today.
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2. This is a _______ (definite/definitive) stamp issued by India Post.
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3. Experts say that there is no ________ (definite/definitive) connection between the MMR vaccine and autism.
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4. The Bangalore RTO office sets ________ (definite/definitive) rules for vehicles coming from other states.
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5. The 9/11 Commission report provides ________ (definite/definitive) recommendations to guard against future attacks.
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