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What is another word for Decisive? – 116 Decisive Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    conclusive definitive final firm resolute determined unwavering unshakeable uncompromising absolute categorical unmistakable unequivocal explicit clear obvious apparent evident palpable pronounced significant momentous crucial pivotal critical key decisive landmark groundbreaking seminal momentous fateful portentous

    Meaning of Decisive

    Having a strong and unshakeable quality that produces a definite outcome or result.

    Definitions

    • Having the power or quality of deciding, determining the outcome of a situation
    • * Producing a definite result or outcome, especially one that is significant or important

    Etymology of Decisive

    The word "decisive" comes from the Latin "decidere", which means "to decide" or "to determine", and is related to the verb "decernere", which means "to distinguish" or "to separate"
    Historically, the word has been used to describe actions or events that have a significant impact on the outcome of a situation, and has evolved to encompass a range of meanings related to decision-making and determination

    Example Uses

    • The team's decisive victory in the championship game was a testament to their skill and determination
    • * The new policy has had a decisive impact on the company's profits, leading to a significant increase in revenue
    • * The judge's decisive ruling in the court case set a precedent for future similar cases

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    indecisive uncertain hesitant wavering ambiguous vague inconclusive indefinite unclear obscure debatable disputable questionable doubtful dubious tentative provisional temporary incomplete imperfect