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decisive
[ dih-sahy-siv ]
adjective
- having the power or quality of deciding; putting an end to controversy; crucial or most important:
Your argument was the decisive one.
Synonyms: ,
- characterized by or displaying no or little hesitation; resolute; determined:
The general was known for his decisive manner.
Synonyms:
a decisive defeat.
- unsurpassable; commanding:
a decisive lead in the voting.
decisive
/ ɪˈɪɪ /
adjective
- influential; conclusive
a decisive argument
- characterized by the ability to make decisions, esp quickly; resolute
Derived Forms
- ˈԱ, noun
- ˈ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ··· adverb
- ···Ա noun
- ԴDz··· adjective
- ··· adjective
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Green Party co-leader Adrian Ramsay said: "Blair is wrong, both morally and pragmatically. The British public understands the need for decisive climate action and expects politicians to lead in delivering this action."
“It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue” felt like a gentle croon as compared to the frantic desperation of the original, but still felt decisive.
The opposition in the Caribbean twin-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago has won a decisive victory in Monday's parliamentary election, preliminary results suggest.
The Department for Health and Social Care said that hospitals were "feeling the strain" but that it was taking "decisive action" to prevent winter crises.
This decisive moment in the legacy of “60 Minutes” follows Disney’s $15 million settlement with Trump, who sued ABC News and "This Week" host George Stephanopoulos.
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