Definitions for decisive
dɪˈsaɪ sɪvde·ci·sive

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. decisiveadjective

   determining or having the power to determine an outcome

   "cast the decisive vote"; "two factors had a decisive influence"

2. decisiveadjective

   unmistakable

   "had a decisive lead in the polls"

3. decisiveadjective

   characterized by decision and firmness

   "an able and decisive young woman"; "we needed decisive leadership"; "she gave him a decisive answer"

4. critical, decisiveadjective

   forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis

   "a critical point in the campaign"; "the critical test"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. decisiveadjective

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

   A decisive battle is fatal for one side's war chances

2. decisiveadjective

   Marked by promptness and decision.

   A noble instance of this attribute of the decisive character. -J. Foster.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Decisiveadjective

   Etymology: from decide.

   1. Having the power of determining any difference.

   Such a reflection, though it carries nothing perfectly decisive in it, yet creates a mighty confidence in his breast, and strengthens him much in his opinion. Francis Atterbury, Sermons.

   This they are ready to look upon as a determination on their side, and decisive of the controversy between vice and virtue. John Rogers, Sermons.

   2. Having the power of settling any event.

   For on th’ event,
   Decisive of this bloody day, depends
   The fate of kingdoms. Philips.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. decisive

   Decisive refers to the ability to make decisions quickly, firmly, and clearly, often in a way that settles an argument or controversy. It can also describe something, like evidence or actions, that conclusively determines the outcome of a situation.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Decisiveadjective

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

2. Decisiveadjective

   marked by promptness and decision

British National Corpus

1. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'decisive' in Adjectives Frequency: #895

How to pronounce decisive?

1. Alex

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of decisive in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of decisive in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of decisive in a Sentence

1. Noah Bonsey:

   But it seems to be the rebel side that is more concerned about the trajectory at this moment, while the regime camp enjoys momentum, the regime itself never showed much openness for compromise even in its most vulnerable moments, so we can expect its current sense of momentum to further reinforce maximalism as Damascus pushes for a decisive military upper hand.

2. Wolfgang Schaeuble:

   We will have to wait and see, this is an opportunity. But what is decisive is that Greece does what it says it will do.

3. Joseph Dunford:

   You want to take decisive military action to check ISIL’s expansion and at the same time you want to do it such a way that's supportive of a long-term political process.

4. Henrik Pontzen:

   It will be decisive in the medium and long run, how fast companies can adjust their energy supply, modify business models and to what degree they can pass on additional costs to consumers.

5. Doug Ford:

   We can not afford a province-wide lockdown, so we are taking preventative action today by moving Toronto and Peel into lockdown level restrictions, we need to take decisive action to stop the spread of this deadly virus.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=decisive
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Decisive
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=decisive
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decisive