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

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How to pronounce decisive?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say decisive in sign language?

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. Andr Gide:

   The most decisive actions of our life -- I mean those that are most likely to decide the whole course of our future -- are, more often than not, unconsidered.

2. Dimitris Avramopoulos:

   Smugglers are finding new routes to Europe and are employing new methods in order to exploit desperate people, these events underscore the need for decisive and coordinated EU-wide action.

3. Senator Ricardo Lara:

   Today’s vote is a transformational and decisive step forward on the path to achieving health for all.

4. Jaime Florez:

   The Hispanic vote is going to be the decisive factor in every single election all over the country, president Reagan used to say that Latinos are Republicans. They just don't know.

5. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi:

   What we are doing today represents an important and decisive point in the history of African economic integration.

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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
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=decisive