decisive

adjectiveattested in dialogue

United Kingdom//dɪˈsaɪsɪv//
//dɪˈsɪsɪv//

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

adjective

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
In truth, Tottenham never really looked like taking all three points and this defeat means they face a battle to reach the knockout stages -with their next home game against PAOK Salonika on 30 November likely to prove decisive.
2
Decided; definite; incontrovertible.
decisive victory
[F]abulous forces are there encountered and a decisive victory is won: […]
3
Marked by promptness and decision, resolute; without hesitation.
decisive action
a decisive person
A noble instance of this attribute of the decisive character.

Etymology

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

Forms

comparative: more decisive
superlative: most decisive

deciding · The act of making a decision.decipher · To convert a code or cipher to plain text.decision · The act of deciding.

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

deck · Any raised flat surface that can be walked on: a balcony; a…decker · One who, or that which, decks or adorns; a coverer.Decker · A surname from German.

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