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decisive

[ dih-sahy-siv ]
/ dɪˈsaɪ sɪv /
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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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RELATED WORDS

doubtless, precisely, unconditionally, exactly, unquestionably, actually, definitely, surely, truly, positively, really, categorically, certainly, absolutely, assuredly, flatly, distinctly, unequivocally, bravely, firmly

Nearby words

decision support system, decision table, decision theory, decision tree, decision-making, decisive, decius, deck, deck beam, deck bolt, deck bridge

Origin of decisive

1605–15; < Medieval Latin dēcīsīvus, equivalent to Latin dēcīs(us) (see decision) + -īvus -ive

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British Dictionary definitions for decisively

decisive

/ (dɪˈsaɪsɪv) /

adjective

influential; conclusivea decisive argument
characterized by the ability to make decisions, esp quickly; resolute

Derived Forms

decisively, adverbdecisiveness, noun
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