decisive
/dɪˈsʌɪsɪv
/adjective
1Settling an issue; producing a definite result: the archers played a decisive part in the victory a decisive battle...
- That goal proved crucial as it was the only decisive result between the top four teams.
- In 1918 across the Western Front and in Italy the decisive final battles of the war were fought.
- Holland is expected to deliver a similarly decisive result when a referendum is held there tomorrow.
Synonyms
deciding, conclusive, determining, final, settling, key;
pivotal, critical, crucial, momentous, significant, influential, important, major, chief, principal, prime, paramount
2Having or showing the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively: she had an image of being tough and decisive he handled the situation in a calm, decisive way...
- But the motives of many are a more base fear of the side effects of doing anything decisive.
- The firm and decisive action taken indicates how seriously the ECB and the club have treated the case.
- You may be frustrated with him or her for not being very decisive.
Synonyms
resolute, firm, strong-minded, strong-willed, determined;
dogged, purposeful, forceful, emphatic, dead set, unhesitating, unwavering, unswerving, unfaltering, unyielding, unbending, inflexible, unmalleable, unshakeable, unrelenting, obdurate, obstinate, stubborn, intransigent;
North American rock-ribbed
rare indurate
Origin
Early 17th century: from French décisif, -ive, from medieval Latin decisivus, from decis- 'determined', from the verb decidere (see decide).