authoritative in German
authoritative in German is autoritativ, offiziell, maßgebend — authoritative means recognised as reliable, accurate, and worth trusting because of its expertise.
authoritative in German
autoritativ
Arising or originating from a figure of authority.
offiziell
Arising or originating from a figure of authority.
maßgebend
Highly accurate or definitive; treated or worthy of treatment as a scholarly authority.
führend
Highly accurate or definitive; treated or worthy of treatment as a scholarly authority.
maßgeblich
Highly accurate or definitive; treated or worthy of treatment as a scholarly authority.
tonangebend
Highly accurate or definitive; treated or worthy of treatment as a scholarly authority.
vorherrschend
Highly accurate or definitive; treated or worthy of treatment as a scholarly authority.
gebieterisch
Having a commanding style.
What does "authoritative" mean?
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adj Recognised as reliable, accurate, and worth trusting because of its expertise.
"This textbook is considered the authoritative guide to the subject."
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adj Having a commanding, confident manner that inspires obedience or trust.
"She spoke in an authoritative tone that silenced the room."
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authoritative in a sentence
- This textbook is considered the authoritative guide to the subject.
- She spoke in an authoritative tone that silenced the room.
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What is "authoritative" in German?
"authoritative" in German is autoritativ, offiziell, maßgebend. authoritative means: Recognised as reliable, accurate, and worth trusting because of its expertise.
How do you use "authoritative" in a sentence?
Example: "This textbook is considered the authoritative guide to the subject." In German, "authoritative" is autoritativ, offiziell, maßgebend.
Are there other ways to say "authoritative" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "authoritative": autoritativ, offiziell, maßgebend, führend, maßgeblich, tonangebend.
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