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- DictionaryDe·ci·sive/dəˈsīsiv/
adjective
- 1. settling an issue; producing a definite result: "the Supreme Court voided the statute by a decisive 7–2 vote"
adjective. having the power or quality of deciding; putting an end to controversy; crucial or most important: Your argument was the decisive one. Synonyms: final, conclusive. characterized by or displaying no or little hesitation; resolute; determined: The general was known for his decisive manner. Synonyms: firm.
Definition of decisive adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
able to decide something quickly and with confidence. The government must take decisive action on gun control. Definition of decisive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
DECISIVE meaning: 1. strongly affecting how a situation will progress or end: 2. making decisions quickly and…. Learn more.
1. Settling a matter or conflict; conclusive: the decisive battle in the war; the decisive piece of evidence in the lawsuit. 2. Characterized by or showing the ability to make decisions quickly and firmly; resolute: a decisive leader. de·ci′sive·ly adv. de·ci′sive·ness n. Synonyms: decisive, conclusive, critical, crucial, definitive, determinative.
adjective. These are words and phrases related to decisive. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of decisive. The last battle made the victory decisive. Synonyms. conclusive. undeniable. indisputable. final. convincing. definitive. Antonyms. inconclusive. disputable. dubious. moot.
1. conclusive, final. 2. firm. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: decisive /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/ adj.
