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The definition of decisive is having the ability to make decisions or something that determines what comes next.

(adjective)

An example of decisive is a person who always makes up her mind firmly and quickly.
An example of decisive is the information gained from a student's success in the classes which they take to determine their interest in their major field of study.

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See decisive in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

that settles or can settle a dispute, question, etc.; conclusive: decisive evidence
determining or closely affecting what comes next; critically important; crucial: a decisive moment in his career
having the quality of decision; showing determination or firmness: a decisive tone of voice

Origin: ML decisivus < L decisus: see decision

Related Forms:

decisively adverb
decisiveness noun

See decisive in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Having the power to decide; conclusive.
Characterized by decision and firmness; resolute.
Beyond doubt; unmistakable: a decisive defeat.

Related Forms:

de·ciˈsive·ly adverb

de·ciˈsive·ness noun

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