as definitive as

Meanings

• Idiomatic Phrase

  To a degree that is as certain or reliable as something considered to be a definite standard.

  - "The test results were as definitive as a diagnosis from a doctor."
  - "The evidence was as definitive as a signed confession."

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Variants

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definitive , definitives

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Etymology

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The phrase 'as definitive as' is an idiom that comes from the Latin word 'definitus', meaning 'fixed' or 'set'. The 'as' in this phrase is used to indicate 'to the same degree as' or 'in the same way as'.

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Trivia

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1. The phrase 'as definitive as' has been used in legal cases to argue for the admissibility of certain types of evidence, such as DNA evidence or witness testimony.

2. In science, the term 'definitive' is often used to describe a result or finding that is conclusive and cannot be disputed.

3. The phrase 'as definitive as' is also used in music, particularly in jazz and improvisational music, to describe a performance that is particularly impressive or memorable.

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Related Concepts

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1. Conclusive evidence: Refers to evidence that establishes a fact beyond any reasonable doubt.

2. Preponderance of evidence: Refers to the standard of proof required in a civil trial, which is met when the evidence is more convincing than the evidence in opposition.

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Culture

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The phrase 'as definitive as' is commonly used in legal and scientific contexts to refer to evidence or information that is reliable and unquestionable. It has been used in literature, particularly in courtroom dramas and thrillers, to emphasize the importance of solid evidence and the consequences of relying on uncertain or false information.

How to Memorize "as definitive as"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale with 'definitive' on one side and 'uncertain' on the other. 'As definitive as' means that something is just as certain or reliable as the standard of definitiveness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the phrase 'as definitive as' with the idea of a definitive or unquestionable standard. Think of it as meaning 'to the same degree as' or 'in the same way as' that standard.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym D-E-F-I-N-I-T-I-V-E to remember the meaning of 'as definitive as': 'D' for 'definitive', 'E' for 'evidence', 'F' for 'facts', 'I' for 'information', 'N' for 'necessary', 'I' for 'important', 'T' for 'true', and 'V' for 'verified'.

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