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   decisive

   /dɪˈsʌɪsɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. settling an issue; producing a definite result: "the archers played a decisive part in the victory" Similar decidingconclusivedeterminingfinalsettlingkeypivotalcriticalcrucialmomentoussignificantinfluentialimportantmajorchiefprincipalprimeparamountOpposite insignificant
   • 2. having or showing the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively: "she had an image of being tough and decisive" Similar resolutefirmstrong-mindedstrong-willeddetermineddoggedpurposefulforcefulemphaticdead setunhesitatingunwaveringunswervingunfalteringunyieldingunbendinginflexibleunmalleableunshakeableunrelentingobdurateobstinatestubbornintransigentrock-ribbedrare:indurateOpposite indecisive

   Word Origin early 17th century: from French décisif, -ive, from medieval Latin decisivus, from decis- ‘determined’, from the verb decidere (see decide).

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   DECISIVE definition: 1. able to make decisions quickly and confidently, or showing this quality: 2. strongly affecting…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of DECISIVE is having the power or quality of deciding. How to use decisive in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Decisive.

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   adjective. having the power or quality of deciding; putting an end to controversy; crucial or most important: Your argument was the decisive one. Synonyms: final, conclusive. characterized by or displaying no or little hesitation; resolute; determined: The general was known for his decisive manner. Synonyms: firm. indisputable; definite:

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   adj. 1. Settling a matter or conflict; conclusive: the decisive battle in the war; the decisive piece of evidence in the lawsuit. 2. Characterized by or showing the ability to make decisions quickly and firmly; resolute: a decisive leader. de·ci′sive·ly adv. de·ci′sive·ness n.

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   adjective. /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/ Word Family. very important for the final result of a particular situation. a decisive factor/victory/battle. Climate was a decisive factor in establishing where the tournament should be held. She has played a decisive role in the peace negotiations.

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   If a fact, action, or event is decisive, it makes it certain that there will be a particular result.

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   If you make decisions quickly, you are someone who is decisive. A decisive event can settle something, like a war. People who are wishy-washy are the opposite of decisive: being decisive means you don't waffle or take forever to make up your mind, and then you stick by what you decided.

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    DECISIVE meaning: 1 : able to make choices quickly and confidently; 2 : causing something to end in a particular way determining what the result of something will be.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDECISIVE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    DECISIVE meaning: 1. strongly affecting how a situation will progress or end: 2. making decisions quickly and…. Learn more.