decisive

de-ci-sive · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Settling an issue or producing a definite result.

  2. 2.

    Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.

  3. 3.

    Unmistakable; clear and definite.

Related words

Antonyms: hesitant, indecisive, wavering
See also: decide, decision, indecisive
Synonyms: conclusive, definitive, determined, resolute

Etymology

From Medieval Latin decisivus, from Latin decidere meaning "to cut off, determine," from de- "off" and caedere "to cut."