decisive

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.
Decided; definite; incontrovertible.
Marked by promptness and decision, resolute; without hesitation.

/dɪˈsaɪsɪv/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-decisive.wav /dɪˈsɪsɪv/

decisive more decisive most decisive

From Middle French décisif, equivalent to decide + -ive.

decided positive conclusive

indecisive

decidable decide decided

decisively decisiveness nondecisive undecisive

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