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decisive
adjective(de-ci-sive)
forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis
Synonyms: critical,
decisive
adjective(de-ci-sive)
characterized by decision and firmness
Antonyms: indecisive,
Examples:
An able and decisive young woman.
We needed decisive leadership.
She gave him a decisive answer.
decisive
adjective(de-ci-sive)
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
Antonyms: indecisive,
Examples:
Cast the decisive vote.
Two factors had a decisive influence.
decisive
adjective(de-ci-sive)
unmistakable
Examples:
Had a decisive lead in the polls.

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