English adjective: decisive | |||
1. | decisive determining or having the power to determine an outcome | ||
Samples | Cast the decisive vote. Two factors had a decisive influence. | ||
Similar | deciding, determinant, determinative, determining, fatal, fateful, peremptory | ||
See also | conclusive, crucial, important | ||
Antonyms | indecisive | ||
2. | decisive unmistakable | ||
Samples | Had a decisive lead in the polls. | ||
Similar | definite | ||
Antonyms | indefinite | ||
3. | decisive characterized by decision and firmness | ||
Samples | An able and decisive young woman. We needed decisive leadership. She gave him a decisive answer. | ||
Similar | resolute, unhesitating | ||
See also | resolute | ||
Antonyms | indecisive | ||
4. | decisive forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis | ||
Samples | A critical point in the campaign. The critical test. | ||
Synonyms | critical | ||
Similar | crucial, important | ||
Antonyms | noncrucial | ||