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decisive.

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

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/dɪˈsaɪsɪv/UK/dɪˈsɪsɪv/nonstandard
  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.

  3. Marked by promptness and decision, resolute; without hesitation.

    decisive action
    a decisive person
Where this word comes from

From Middle French décisif, equivalent to decide + -ive.

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