decisive

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
• SAMPA: /d@saysIv@r/

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• Hyphenation: di‧ci‧sive

Adjective

Positive decisive

Comparative more decisive

Superlative most decisive

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

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

2. If you are decisive, you are strong enough to quickly choose between things.

   The new mayor was a decisive leader.