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   decisive

   /dɪˈsʌɪsɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. settling an issue; producing a definite result: "the archers played a decisive part in the victory" Similar decidingconclusivedeterminingfinalsettlingkeypivotalcriticalcrucialmomentoussignificantinfluentialimportantmajorchiefprincipalprimeparamountOpposite insignificant
   • 2. having or showing the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively: "she had an image of being tough and decisive" 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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDECISIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DECISIVE definition: 1. able to make decisions quickly and confidently, or showing this quality: 2. strongly affecting…. Learn more.

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   making choices quickly and surely, without having any doubts: In an emergency, decisive action is called for. Decisive also means without doubt or question, and of the greatest importance: DNA test results were decisive in proving his innocence.

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   The meaning of DECISIVE is having the power or quality of deciding. How to use decisive in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Decisive.

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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. People who are wishy-washy are the opposite of decisive: being decisive means you don't waffle or take forever to make up your mind, and then you stick by what you decided.

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   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.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDECISIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If someone is decisive, they have or show an ability to make quick decisions in a difficult or complicated situation.

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

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   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.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDECISIVE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    DECISIVE meaning: 1. strongly affecting how a situation will progress or end: 2. making decisions quickly and…. Learn more.

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    Definition of decisive adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.