authoritative
Use Authoritative in a sentence
ɪˌteɪ adjective
2.
substantiated or supported by documentary evidence and accepted by most authorities in a field: an authoritative edition of Shakespeare; an authoritative treatment of a subject.
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| an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
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| —adj | |
| 1. | recognized or accepted as being true or reliable: an authoritative article on drugs |
| 2. | exercising or asserting authority; commanding: an authoritative manner |
| 3. | possessing or supported by authority; official: an authoritative communiqué |
| au'thoritatively | |
| —adv | |
| au'thoritativeness | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
authoritative
c.1600, "dictatorial" (a sense now restricted to authoritarian), from authority (q.v.). Meaning "possessing authority" is recorded from 1650s; that of "proceeding from proper authority" is from 1809.
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Example sentences
Neither has authoritative leaders or a formal hierarchical structure.
The volume reveals a poet by turns charming and authoritative, masterful and humble, deftly evasive and ringingly quotable.
The auctioneer cut an imposing figure, nearly six feet tall in heels, her English-accented contralto crisply authoritative.
They may not be relied upon as authoritative interpretations.
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