Definitions for: Decisive

[adj] forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis; "a critical point in the campaign"; "the critical test"
[adj] determining or having the power to determine an outcome; "cast the decisive vote"; "two factors had a decisive influence"
[adj] characterized by decision and firmness; "an able an decisive young woman"; "we needed decisive leadership"; "she gave him a decisive answer"
[adj] unmistakable; "had a decisive lead in the polls"

Webster (1913) Definition: De*ci*sive, a. [Cf. F. d['e]cisif. See Decision.]
1. Having the power or quality of deciding a question or
controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy;
final; conclusive. ``A decisive, irrevocable doom.''
--Bates. ``Decisive campaign.'' --Macaulay. ``Decisive
proof.'' --Hallam.

2. Marked by promptness and decision.

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

Syn: Decided; positive; conclusive. See Decided. --
De*ci"sive*ly, adv. -- De*ci"sive*ness, n.

Synonyms: conclusive, critical, crucial, deciding(a), definite, determinant, determinative, determining(a), fatal, fateful, important, peremptory, resolute, unhesitating

Antonyms: indecisive

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