Definitive and Implied

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Definitive adjective - So clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning.

Usage example: the insurance company's definitive statement on the types of surgical operations that are covered

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Implied is an antonym for definitive.

Implied adjective - Understood although not put into words.

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Definitive is an antonym for implied.

Nearby Words: imply, implication, implying

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Implied and Definitive. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/definitive/implied

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