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(dɪsaɪsɪv)
1. adjective
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, decisive phase.
The meeting between Molotov, Bidault and Bevin was decisive.
Synonyms: crucial, significant, critical, final More Synonyms of decisive
decisively adverb [usually ADVERB with verb]
The plan was decisively rejected by Congress three weeks ago.
2. adjective
If someone is decisive, they have or show an ability to make quick decisions in a difficult or complicated situation.
He should give way to a more imaginative, more decisive leader.
decisively adverb
'I'll call for you at half ten,' she said decisively.
decisiveness uncountable noun
His supporters admire his decisiveness.
More Synonyms of decisive

decisive in British English

(dɪˈsaɪsɪv) or decisory (dɪˈsaɪsərɪ)
adjective
1. 
influential; conclusive
a decisive argument
2. 
characterized by the ability to make decisions, esp quickly; resolute
Derived forms
decisively (deˈcisively)
adverb
decisiveness (deˈcisiveness)
noun

decisive in American English

(diˈsaɪsɪv; dɪˈsaɪsɪv)
adjective
1. 
that settles or can settle a dispute, question, etc.; conclusive
decisive evidence
2. 
determining or closely affecting what comes next; critically important; crucial
a decisive moment in his career
3. 
having the quality of decision; showing determination or firmness
a decisive tone of voice
Derived forms
decisively (deˈcisively)
adverb
decisiveness (deˈcisiveness)
noun
Word origin
ML decisivus < L decisus: see decision

Examples of 'decisive' in a sentence
decisive

The decisive moment summed up that theme.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He extended his lead coming out of the light airs and that proved decisive.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The stamina of a soldier was the decisive factor in war.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He played better tennis in the decisive moments.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The sending off was undoubtedly the decisive factor.
The Sun (2017)
It considers that a lasting peace will be possible only after a decisive victory over the military power of the enemy.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Yet the final act proved decisive.
The Sun (2017)
He did provide the decisive moment with the winning goal, but otherwise the signs were not good.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Positive thinking and decisive, helpful action are your gifts from Mars.
The Sun (2016)
Although the battle had no real winner, it was followed by a decisive push and victory within 12 months.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It proved decisive as his rivals were unable to bridge the gap.
The Sun (2014)
It was the decisive phase of the game.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Most voters want quick and decisive cuts.
The Sun (2010)
The decisive moment came with a single move in the sixth game.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
What cannot be denied is the effect of a decisive result to the war.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The weather was always the decisive factor.
Giles Whittell Spitfire Women of World War II (2007)
Those looking for decisive action thought they had found it now.
Brian Thompson DEVASTATING EDEN: The Search for Utopia in America (2004)
This is why it is set to be a decisive election issue.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It could prove decisive in the final reckoning.
The Sun (2008)
Strange to have a decisive moment midway through a decider that has not yet been decided.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
This resulted in a decisive vote for independence.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The world is full of smart executives who take decisive action.
Christianity Today (2000)
Politics and the political parties have yet to gel in the period after a decisive general election.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
His influence could prove decisive in this one.
The Sun (2010)
Its pronouncements would surely be the decisive moment of the conference.
Christy Campbell PHYLLOXERA: How Wine was Saved for the World (2004)
He is very quick and decisive.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
That was certainly a decisive factor.
The Sun (2006)
It was the second successive week for both teams that last-gasp field goals had been decisive.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
That's why universities should have a decisive role.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Instead, the decisive phase of play took place.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The last despairing effort had seen the Nationalists gain a decisive victory.
Paul Preston The Spanish Civil War: Reaction, Revolution and Revenge
So this was a far more decisive victory than the 1-0 scoreline suggests.
The Sun (2012)
But they also require the capacity for quick and decisive action, for boldness and for intuitive courage.
Peter F. Drucker MANAGEMENT: task, responsibilities, practices (1974)
Businesses were slow to get involved, but when they did, they played a decisive role.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)

In other languages
decisive

British English: decisive /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/ ADJECTIVE
If a fact, action, or event is decisive, it makes it certain that there will be a particular result.
The campaign entered its final, decisive phase.
  • American English: decisive
  • Arabic: حَاسِم
  • Brazilian Portuguese: decisivo
  • Chinese: 决定性的
  • Croatian: odlučan
  • Czech: rozhodující
  • Danish: afgørende
  • Dutch: beslissend
  • European Spanish: decisivo
  • Finnish: ratkaiseva
  • French: décisif
  • German: entschlossen
  • Greek: αποφασιστικός
  • Italian: decisivo
  • Japanese: 決定的な
  • Korean: 결정적인
  • Norwegian: avgjørende
  • Polish: decydujący
  • European Portuguese: decisivo
  • Romanian: decisiv
  • Russian: решительный
  • Latin American Spanish: decisivo
  • Swedish: beslutsam
  • Thai: ซึ่งลงความเห็นแล้ว
  • Turkish: belirleyici
  • Ukrainian: рішучий
  • Vietnamese: mang tính quyết định

Chinese translation of 'decisive'

decisive

(dɪˈsaɪsɪv)

adj

  1. [battle, phase] 决(決)定性的 (juédìngxìng de)
  2. [person] 果断(斷)的 (guǒduàn de)
  3. [manner, reply] 坚(堅)定果断(斷)的 (jiāndìng guǒduàn de)
1 (adjective) 
Definition
having great influence on the result of something
a decisive victory in the elections
Synonyms
crucial
At the crucial moment, his nerve failed.
significant
It is the first drug that seems to have a significant effect on this disease.
critical
The incident happened at a critical point in the campaign.
final
The judge's decision is final.
positive
There was no positive evidence.
absolute
He brought the absolute proof that we needed.
influential
He had been influential in shaping economic policy.
definite
She is very definite about her feelings.
definitive
No one has come up with a definitive answer to that question.
momentous
the momentous decision to send in the troops
conclusive
There is no conclusive evidence that a murder took place.
fateful
What changed for him in that fateful year?
Opposites
uncertain
,
doubtful
,
undecided
,
indecisive
2 (adjective) 
Definition
having the ability to make quick decisions
Firm decisive action will be taken to end the incident.
Synonyms
resolute
a decisive and resolute international leader
decided
a man of very decided opinions
firm
He held a firm belief in the afterlife.
determined
He is making a determined effort to regain lost ground.
forceful
uncompromising
She is considered a tough and uncompromising negotiator.
incisive
trenchant
strong-minded
She is a strong-minded, independent woman.
Opposites
uncertain
,
hesitating
,
hesitant
,
undecided
,
indecisive
,
vacillating
,
in two minds (informal)
,
irresolute
,
pussy-footing (informal)

Additional synonyms

in the sense of absolute
Definition
undoubted or certain
He brought the absolute proof that we needed.
Synonyms
definite,
sure,
certain,
positive,
guaranteed,
actual,
assured,
genuine,
exact,
precise,
decisive,
conclusive,
unequivocal,
unambiguous,
infallible,
categorical,
unquestionable,
dinkum (Australian, New Zealand, informal),
nailed-on (slang)
in the sense of conclusive
Definition
putting an end to doubt
There is no conclusive evidence that a murder took place.
Synonyms
decisive,
final,
convincing,
clinching,
definite,
definitive,
irrefutable,
unanswerable,
unarguable,
ultimate
in the sense of critical
Definition
very important or dangerous
The incident happened at a critical point in the campaign.
Synonyms
crucial,
decisive,
momentous,
deciding,
pressing,
serious,
vital,
psychological,
urgent,
all-important,
pivotal,
high-priority,
now or never

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