authoritative
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[edit] Adjective
authoritative (comparative more authoritative, superlative most authoritative)
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Comparative |
Superlative |
- Arising or originating from a figure of authority
- The authoritative rules in this school come not from the headmaster but from the aged matron.
- Highly accurate or definitive; treated or worthy of treatment as a scholarly authority
- This book is the world's most authoritative guide to insect breeding habits.
- Having a commanding style.
- He instructed us in that booming, authoritative voice of his.
[edit] Synonyms
- (highly accurate): definitive; precise, proper
[edit] Derived terms
[edit] Translations
Arising or originating from a figure of authority
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Highly accurate or definitive
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Having a commanding style
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