authoritative
19 points
English
13 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #36,178
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Definitions
adjective
sanctioned by established authority
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ʌθˈɔːɹʌtˌeɪtɪv/ · 5 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Synonyms
sanctioned by established authority
having authority or ascendancy or influence
of recognized authority or excellence
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
cooperativeadministrativeinvestigativemanipulativeinnovativeappreciativelegislativecollaborativemeditativeaccommodativeaccumulativedeliberativedissipativeelucidativefacultativeimitative
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