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decisive

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de⋅ci⋅sive

  [di-sahy-siv]
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–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; < ML dēcīsīvus, equiv. to L dēcīs(us) (see decision ) + -īvus -ive

Related forms:
de⋅ci⋅sive⋅ly, adverb
de⋅ci⋅sive⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. conclusive, final. 2. firm.
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de·ci·sive   (dĭ-sī'sĭv)   
adj.  

  1. Having the power to decide; conclusive.

  2. Characterized by decision and firmness; resolute.

  3. Beyond doubt; unmistakable: a decisive defeat.

de·ci'sive·ly adv., de·ci'sive·ness n.
Synonyms: These adjectives mean determining or having the power to determine an outcome: the decisive vote; a conclusive reason; crucial experiments; a definitive verdict; the determinative battle.
Antonym: indecisive
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