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Webster 1913 Edition


Decisive

De-ci-sive

,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
décisif
. See
Decision
.]
1.
Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.
“A decisive, irrevocable doom.”
Bates.
Decisive campaign.”
Macaulay.
Decisive proof.”
Hallam.
2.
Marked by promptness and decision.
De-ci′sive-ly
,
adv.
De-ci′sive-ness
,
Noun.

Webster 1828 Edition


Decisive

DECI'SIVE

, a.

Definition 2024


décisive

décisive

See also: decisive

French

Adjective

décisive

  1. feminine singular of décisif