DECISIVE

critical, decisive

(adjective) forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis; “a critical point in the campaign”; “the critical test”

decisive

(adjective) determining or having the power to determine an outcome; “cast the decisive vote”; “two factors had a decisive influence”

decisive

(adjective) characterized by decision and firmness; “an able and decisive young woman”; “we needed decisive leadership”; “she gave him a decisive answer”

decisive

(adjective) unmistakable; “had a decisive lead in the polls”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

decisive (comparative more decisive, superlative most decisive)

Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.

Marked by promptness and decision.

Synonyms

• decided

• positive

• conclusive

Antonyms

• indecisive

Anagrams

• iDevices

Source: Wiktionary


De*ci*sive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. décisif. See Decision.]

1. Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive. "A decisive, irrevocable doom." Bates. "Decisive campaign." Macaulay. "Decisive proof." Hallam.

2. Marked by promptness and decision. A noble instance of this attribute of the decisive character. J. Foster.

Syn.

– Decided; positive; conclusive. See Decided.

– De*ci"sive*ly, adv.

– De*ci"sive*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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