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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024de•ci•sive /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/USA pronunciation adj. - having the power to decide:The decisive argument was the savings his plan would bring.
- displaying firmness;
resolute:a decisive manner. - unquestionable;
definite:a decisive lead of 30-0 by halftime.
de•ci•sive•ly, adv. de•ci•sive•ness, n. [uncountable]See -cise-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024de•ci•sive (di sī′siv),USA pronunciation adj. - having the power or quality of deciding;
putting an end to controversy;
crucial or most important:Your argument was the decisive one. - characterized by or displaying no or little hesitation;
resolute;
determined:The general was known for his decisive manner. - indisputable;
definite:a decisive defeat. - unsurpassable;
commanding:a decisive lead in the voting.
- Medieval Latin dēcīsīvus, equivalent. to Latin dēcīs(us) (see decision) + -īvus -ive
- 1605–15
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged conclusive, final.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged firm.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: decisive /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/ adj - influential; conclusive
- characterized by the ability to make decisions, esp quickly; resolute
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