decisive.
Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.
Meaning & usage
Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.
decisive vote
decisive battle
Decided; definite; incontrovertible.
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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