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decisive

/d/I/'s/aI/s/I/v/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. determining or having the power to determine an outcome

    adj.all

    Examples
    Cast the decisive vote.
    Two factors had a decisive influence.
    Antonyms indecisive

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. characterized by decision and firmness

    adj.all

    Examples
    An able and decisive young woman.
    We needed decisive leadership.
    She gave him a decisive answer.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. unmistakable

    adj.all

    Examples
    Had a decisive lead in the polls.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis

    adj.all

    Synonyms critical

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

decipiencydecipiumdecisiondecision makerdecision makingdecision tabledecisive factordecisivelydecisivenessdecisorydecisteredecitizenize

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