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decisive
[ dih-sahy-siv ]
/ dÉŖĖsaÉŖ sÉŖv /
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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.
characterized by or displaying no or little hesitation; resolute; determined: The general was known for his decisive manner.
indisputable; definite: a decisive defeat.
unsurpassable; commanding: a decisive lead in the voting.
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British Dictionary definitions for decisive
decisive
/ (dÉŖĖsaÉŖsÉŖv) /
adjective
influential; conclusivea decisive argument
characterized by the ability to make decisions, esp quickly; resolute
Derived forms of decisive
decisively, adverbdecisiveness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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