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   De·ci·sive

   /dəˈsīsiv/

   

   adjective

   • 1. settling an issue; producing a definite result: "the Supreme Court voided the statute by a decisive 7–2 vote" Similar decidingconclusivedeterminingfinalsettlingkeypivotalcriticalcrucialmomentoussignificantinfluentialimportantmajorchiefprincipalprimeparamountOpposite insignificant
   • ▪ (of a person) having or showing the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively. Similar resolutefirmstrong-mindedstrong-willeddetermineddoggedpurposefulforcefulemphaticdead setunhesitatingunwaveringunswervingunfalteringunyieldingunbendinginflexibleunmalleableunshakeableunrelentingobdurateobstinatestubbornintransigentrock-ribbedrare:indurateOpposite indecisive

   Word Origin early 17th century: from French décisif, -ive, from medieval Latin decisivus, from decis- ‘determined’, from the verb decidere (see decide).

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   Learn the meaning of decisive, a word that describes something that ends a controversy, a contest, or any uncertainty. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of decisive.

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   Learn the meaning of decisive as an adjective that describes someone or something that can make quick and confident decisions, or that strongly affects the outcome of a situation. See how to use decisive in sentences and contrast it with indecisive.

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   Learn the meaning of decisive, an adjective that describes someone or something that can make quick and confident decisions, or that strongly affects a situation. See how to use decisive in sentences and find synonyms and antonyms.

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   Decisive definition: having the power or quality of deciding; putting an end to controversy; crucial or most important. See examples of DECISIVE used in a sentence.

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   If you make decisions quickly, you are someone who is decisive. A decisive event can settle something, like a war.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › decisiveDecisive - definition of decisive by The Free Dictionary

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   Decisive means determining or having the power to determine an outcome, or resolute and firm in decision. Find synonyms, antonyms, translations and examples of decisive in different contexts.

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   Decisive means very important for the final result of a particular situation. Learn how to use this adjective with synonyms, antonyms, pronunciation and example sentences.