definitively

American  

[dih-fin-i-tiv-lee] / dɪˈfɪn ɪ tɪv li /

adverb

1. in a way that is definite, complete, final, or absolute.

   There is no forensic evidence to definitively identify the attacker.

   The court's ruling is seen as a missed opportunity to resolve the issue definitively.

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Other Word Forms

• nondefinitively adverb
• undefinitively adverb

Etymology

Origin of definitively

definitive ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

But the Milan proceedings were dismissed in January 2017 - in part because prosecutors could not link the payments to specific contracts or definitively identify the public officials who received the funds.

From BBC

Barbabella said the CT scan was done “to definitively rule out any cardiovascular issues” and revealed no abnormalities.

From The Wall Street Journal

It has yet to definitively weigh on whether sports contracts count as gambling.

From Barron's

The flurry of activity at these sites indicates Iran is likely already producing new missiles, but he said there wasn’t enough evidence to conclude that definitively.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lachlan, who Rupert had already chosen to run the business, is now - definitively - the only one who will take the reins after his father's demise.

From BBC

Related Words

• convincingly
• decisively