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decisive
[ dih-sahy-siv ]
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
a decisive defeat.
- unsurpassable; commanding:
a decisive lead in the voting.
decisive
/ dɪˈsaɪsɪv /
adjective
- influential; conclusive
a decisive argument
- characterized by the ability to make decisions, esp quickly; resolute
Derived Forms
- deˈcisiveness, noun
- deˈcisively, adverb
Other Words From
- de·ci·sive·ly adverb
- de·ci·sive·ness noun
- non·de·ci·sive adjective
- pre·de·ci·sive adjective
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Calvert’s narrow victory comes amid a decisive rightward shift in American politics, with voters sending President-elect Donald Trump back to the White House and Republicans seizing control of the U.S.
Leeds United winger James missed the decisive spot-kick as Wales were beaten by Poland in a shootout in March to miss out on qualification for Euro 2024.
Trump scores a decisive victory over Harris, completing an extraordinary political comeback.
"The decisive vote in Massachusetts continues an unbroken streak for tipped employees and restaurant operators who have fought for their tipped wage."
Whitesides’ narrow victory is a bright spot for Democrats amid a decisive rightward shift in American politics, with voters sending President-elect Donald Trump back to the White House and Republicans seizing control of the U.S.
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