DECISIVELY

decisively

(adverb) in an indisputable degree; “the Fisher Act of 1918 decisively raised their status and pay”

decisively

(adverb) with finality; conclusively; “the voted settled the argument decisively”

decisively, resolutely

(adverb) with firmness; “‘I will come along,’ she said decisively”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

decisively (comparative more decisively, superlative most decisively)

In a decisive manner.

Source: Wiktionary


DECISIVE

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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3 July 2025

SENSE

(noun) the faculty through which the external world is apprehended; “in the dark he had to depend on touch and on his senses of smell and hearing”


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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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