ADJECTIVE | all | decisive | determining or having the power to determine an outcome |
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all | decisive | unmistakable / unmistakable | |
all | decisive | characterized by decision and firmness | |
all | decisive, critical | forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis |
Sounds | dihsay'sihv | |
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Rhymes | abortive ... vituperative: 304 rhymes with ihv... |
Meaning | Determining or having the power to determine an outcome. | |
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Narrower | deciding, determinant, determinative, determining | Having the power or quality of deciding |
fateful, fatal | Having momentous consequences | |
peremptory | putting an end to all debate or action | |
See also | conclusive | forming an end or termination |
crucial, important | Of extreme / extreme importance | |
resolute | Firm in purpose or belief | |
Opposite | indecisive | not definitely settling something |
Spanish | decisivo, determinante | |
Catalan | decisiu | |
Nouns | decisiveness | the quality of being final or definitely settled |
Adverbs | decisively | with finality |
Verbs | decide | influence or determine |
Meaning | unmistakable / unmistakable. | |
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Example | "had a decisive lead in the polls" | |
Broader | definite | precise |
Nouns | decisiveness | the quality of being final or definitely settled |
Adverbs | decisively | in an indisputable / indisputable degree |
Meaning | Characterized by decision and firmness. | |
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Narrower | unhesitating, resolute | Characterized by quickness and firmness |
See also | resolute | Firm in purpose or belief |
Opposite | indecisive | Characterized by lack of decision and firmness |
Nouns | decisiveness | the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose |
Adverbs | decisively | with firmness |
Verbs | decide | reach, make, or come to a decision about something |
decide | bring to an end |
Meaning | forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis. | |
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Synonym | critical | |
Broader | crucial, important | Of extreme / extreme importance |
Spanish | alarmante, clave, crítico, decisivo, fundamental | |
Catalan | alarmant, clau, crític, decisiu, fonamental | |
Nouns | decisiveness | the quality of being final or definitely settled |
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