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authoritative

Pronunciation: /ɔːˈθɒɹɪtətɪv/

The English word “authoritative” has 3 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Arising or originating from a figure of authority.
  2. Highly accurate or definitive; treated or worthy of treatment as a scholarly authority.
  3. Having a commanding style.

Etymology

From authorit(y) + -ative.

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