decisive

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Etymology

From , equivalent to decide + -ive.

Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

Adjective

decisive

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

   decisive vote

   decisive battle

2. Decided; definite; incontrovertible.

   decisive victory

3. Marked by promptness and decision.

   decisive action

Synonyms

• decided
• positive
• conclusive

Antonyms

• indecisive

Related terms

• decidable
• decide
• decided

Translations

• French: décisif
• German: entscheidend, ausschlaggebend
• Italian: decisivo, determinante, sostanziale
• Portuguese: decisivo
• Russian: решающий
• Spanish: decisivo

Translations

• French: ferme, décidé
• German: entschlussfreudig
• Italian: decisivo, deciso
• Portuguese: decidido
• Russian: реши́тельный
• Spanish: decidido

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