decisive
Meanings
Adjective
- determining or having the power to determine an outcome
- "cast the decisive vote"
- "two factors had a decisive influence"
- characterized by decision and firmness
- "an able and decisive young woman"
- "we needed decisive leadership"
- "she gave him a decisive answer"
Adjective Satellite
- unmistakable
- "had a decisive lead in the polls"
- forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis
Adj
- Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.
- Decided; definite; incontrovertible.
- Marked by promptness and decision.
Origin / Etymology
From Middle French décisif, equivalent to decide + -ive.
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Scrabble Score: 14
decisive is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL worddecisive is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
decisive is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary
Words With Friends Score: 16
decisive is a valid Words With Friends word