decisiveness

Variant of decisive

decisive definition

de·ci·sive (-sī′siv, di-)

adjective

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

Etymology: ML decisivus < L decisus: see decision

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