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Meaning of decisive

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

decisive

Pronunciation:/dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

adjective

Definitions

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

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

  2. Marked by promptness and decision.

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