decisive

Adjective

• Settling an issue; producing a definite result.
• determining or having the power to determine an outcome
  • "cast the decisive vote"
  • "two factors had a decisive influence"
• characterized by decision and firmness
  • "an able and decisive young woman"
  • "we needed decisive leadership"
  • "she gave him a decisive answer"

Adjective Satellite

• unmistakable
  • "had a decisive lead in the polls"
• forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis

Adj

• Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.
• Decided; definite; incontrovertible.
• Marked by promptness and decision.

Examples

• decisive action
• decisive battle
• decisive vote
• Her DECISIVE play of ’QUIXOTIC’ left no doubt about the game’s outcome.

Synonyms

critical, conclusive, decided, positive

Antonyms

indecisive

Related Words

decidable, decide, decided