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Meaning of 'decisive' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Decisive [ a.]
- Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.
- Marked by promptness and decision.

Meaning of 'decisive' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . decisive [ a]
Meaning (1):
- characterized by decision and firmness
Example in sentence:
  • an able and decisive young woman;
  • she gave him a decisive answer;
  • we needed decisive leadership
Meaning (2):
- determining or having the power to determine an outcome
Example in sentence:
  • cast the decisive vote;
  • two factors had a decisive influence
3 . decisive [ s]
Meaning (3):
- forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis
Example in sentence:
  • a critical point in the campaign;
  • the critical test
Meaning (4):
- unmistakable
Example in sentence:
  • had a decisive lead in the polls

Nearby Words:

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