Dictionary Entry
peremptory
peremptory is a 10-letter English word with 6 senses as adjective in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal; positive; absolute; decisive; conclusive; final. Face value is 19 in Scrabble and 21 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
10 letters · Scrabble 19 · Words With Friends 21 · 6 senses
Definitions
- 1adjective
Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal; positive; absolute; decisive; conclusive; final.
- 2adjective
Positive in opinion or judgment; decided; dictatorial; dogmatical.
- 3adjective
Firmly determined; unawed.
- 4adjective
putting an end to all debate or action
"a peremptory decree"
- 5adjective
not allowing contradiction or refusal
"spoke in peremptory tones"
"peremptory commands"
- 6adjective
offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
"an autocratic person"
"autocratic behavior"
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