Added 9 October 2026
decisive
/dɪˈsaɪsɪv/ adjective
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about decisive at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Determining or having the power to determine an outcome.
cast the decisive vote
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Unmistakable.
had a decisive lead in the polls
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Characterized by decision and firmness.
an able and decisive young woman
Origin
From Middle French décisif, equivalent to decide + -ive.
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