adjective 1.having the power or quality of
deciding; putting an end to controversy; crucial or most important:
Your argument was the decisive one. 2.characterized by or displaying no or little hesitation; resolute; determined: The general was known for his decisive manner.
3.indisputable; definite: a decisive defeat.
4.unsurpassable; commanding: a decisive lead in the voting.
Origin: 1605–15; <
Medieval Latin dēcīsīvus, equivalent to
Latin dēcīs(
us) (see
decision) +
-īvus -ive Related forms de·ci·sive·ly, adverb
de·ci·sive·ness, noun
non·de·ci·sive, adjective
non·de·ci·sive·ly, adverb
non·de·ci·sive·ness, noun
pre·de·ci·sive, adjective
pre·de·ci·sive·ly, adverb
Synonyms
1. conclusive, final. 2. firm.
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