Decisive
11decisive */*/ — UK [dɪˈsaɪsɪv] / US adjective 1) making the final result of a situation completely certain Gettysburg, site of the final, decisive battle of the Civil War Cleveland s reputation for reliability was the decisive factor in winning the contract. The …
12decisive — [[t]dɪsa͟ɪsɪv[/t]] 1) ADJ GRADED If a fact, action, or event is decisive, it makes it certain that there will be a particular result. ...his decisive victory in the presidential elections... The election campaign has now entered its final,… …
13decisive — decided, decisive 1. Both words have to do with decision and decision making, and their meanings overlap; but there are clear differences. When used of people, decided means ‘having clear opinions’ and decisive means ‘able to decide quickly’;… …
14decisive — decisively, adv. decisiveness, n. /di suy siv/, adj. 1. having the power or quality of deciding; putting an end to controversy; crucial or most important: Your argument was the decisive one. 2. characterized by or displaying no or little… …
15décisive — ● décisif, décisive adjectif (latin médiéval decisivus, du latin classique decidere, décider) Qui résout une difficulté en obligeant à opter pour une conclusion ; déterminant, concluant : Argument décisif. Propre à amener une solution définitive …
16decisive — [dɪˈsaɪsɪv] adj 1) if something is decisive, it makes the final result of a situation certain The UK has played a decisive role in these negotiations.[/ex] 2) a decisive victory or defeat is one in which the winner does much better than the LOSER …
17decisive — adjective Date: 1611 1. having the power or quality of deciding < a decisive battle > 2. resolute, determined < a decisive manner > 3. unmistakable, unquestionable < a decisive superiority > …
18decisive — adj. VERBS ▪ be, prove ADVERB ▪ potentially ▪ He had one potentially decisive factor in his favour/favor: the element of surprise. ▪ ultimately (esp. BrE …
19decisive — adjective a) 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 sides war chances b) Marked by promptness and decision. A noble… …
20decisive — adjective 1) a decisive man Syn: resolute, firm, strong minded, strong willed, determined; purposeful, forceful, dead set, unwavering, unyielding, unbending, inflexible, unshakable, obstinate, stubborn, rock ribbed …
