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

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

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdecisive adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   adjective. /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/ Word Family. very important for the final result of a particular situation. a decisive factor/victory/battle. Climate was a decisive factor in establishing where the tournament should be held. She has played a decisive role in the peace negotiations.

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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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   adjective. determining or having the power to determine an outcome. “cast the decisive vote” “two factors had a decisive influence” synonyms: conclusive. forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question. crucial, important. of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis.

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

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   If a fact, action, or event is decisive, it makes it certain that there will be a particular result.

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. de·ci′sive·ness n. Synonyms: decisive, conclusive, critical, crucial, definitive, determinative.

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

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    decisive of the greatest importance in affecting the final result of a particular situation: She played a decisive role in the peace negotiations. indispensable essential; too important to be without: This database has become an indispensable resource in our research.