decisive

CEFRC1

/dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

adjective

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Able to make choices quickly and confidently.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Decided; definite; incontrovertible.

Examples

  • I took a picture at the decisive moment.

  • Today's game will be a crucial battle; the result will be decisive.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
3

Also pronounced

  • /dɪˈsɪsɪv/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Marked by promptness and decision, resolute; without hesitation.

  2. Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.

More examples

In context

  • The final vote was decisive.

  • decisive battle

  • decisive victory

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Quick test

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Question 1 · Deep check

The general's blank action at the battle of the ridge turned the tide of the war for the allies.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

adjective

From Middle French décisif, equivalent to decide + -ive.