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decisive

/ decisive /
adjective/adjective satellite

Definitions & Examples

adjective Sense 1
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
"cast the decisive vote"
"two factors had a decisive influence"
Similar:
conclusive crucial deciding(a) determinant determinative determining(a) fateful fatal
Opposites:
indecisive
See also:
conclusive crucial important
adjective Sense 2
characterized by decision and firmness
"an able an decisive young woman"
"we needed decisive leadership"
"she gave him a decisive answer"
Similar:
unhesitating resolute
Opposites:
indecisive
See also:
resolute
adjective satellite Sense 3
unmistakable
"had a decisive lead in the polls"
Similar:
definite
adjective satellite Sense 4
forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis
"a critical point in the campaign"
"the critical test"
Similar:
crucial important
Semantic Complexity
49%
Sense Count
4
Total Synonyms
13
Total Relationships
19
Times Searched
2
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conclusive crucial deciding(a) determinant determinative determining(a) fateful fatal indecisive unhesitating resolute definite