authoritative

== English == === Etymology === From authorit(y) +‎ -ative. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ɔːˈθɒɹɪtətɪv/ (proscribed) IPA(key): /ɔːˈθɒɹɪtɪv/ (General American) IPA(key): /əˈθɔɹɪˌteɪtɪv/, /əˈθɑɹɪˌteɪtɪv/, /ɔ-/ (proscribed) IPA(key): /əˈθɔɹɪtɪv/, /əˈθɑɹɪtɪv/, /ɔ-/ === Adjective === authoritative (comparative more authoritative, superlative most authoritative) Arising or originating from a figure of authority. Synonyms: formal, proper Highly accurate or definitive; treated or worthy of treatment as a scholarly authority. Synonyms: definitive, of record, precise Having a commanding style. Synonyms: grave, magisterial, masterful, oracular, sterling ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====