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decisive

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decisive
—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 hesitation; resolute; determined: The general was known for his decisive manner.
3. indisputable; definite: a decisive defeat.
4. unsurpassable; commanding: a decisive lead in the voting.
[1605-15; < ML decisivus, equiv. to L decis(us) (see DECISION) + -ivus -IVE]
Syn. 1. conclusive, final. 2. firm.

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