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- pronunciation:
- dih
saI
sihv
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
having the power or character to make decisions or end disputes.
We expect our leaders to be informed and decisive.My mother is a decisive person whereas my father tends to hesitate and waver.- synonyms:
- decided, determined, emphatic, resolute, strong-willed
- antonyms:
- indecisive, vacillating, wishy-washy
- similar words:
- forceful, last, ultimate, unwavering
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definition 2: |
definite; clear-cut.
The battle was a decisive victory for the French.The final score showed a decisive win for the home team last night.- synonyms:
- certain, clear-cut, conclusive, definite, definitive, final, incontestable, incontrovertible, indisputable, irrefutable, obvious, undeniable, unmistakable, unquestionable
- antonyms:
- equivocal, hesitant, indecisive
- similar words:
- absolute, categorical, deciding, explicit, unconditional, unequivocal, unqualified
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related words: |
conclusive, definite, final, grave, judicial, pivotal, positive, runaway, sweeping, swing, telling |
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derivations: |
decisively (adv.), decisiveness (n.) |
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