decisive
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3.2
- adjective
- /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
:
concluyente
- Several sites have been suggested, based on evidence from texts and archaeological work, but nothing decisive has been uncovered.
- decisive moment
- decisive difference
- decisive point
Examples
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A decisive moment in the history of the Niflheim settlement.
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It really is as simple and decisive as that.
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The decisive battle between good and evil.
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In this speech, Hitler stated that the decisive hour for the German people had arrived.
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The absence of decisive Western leadership has allowed the problem to fester.
Academic text (2011) -
Yet Hubble deserves credit for finally providing the decisive proof, to everyone's satisfaction, of our place in the universe.
Academic text (2009) -
Many of these measures were gradual, but they signaled a decisive break with India's dirigiste past.
Academic text (2006) -
For Arnaldo Foresti, the poem is a decisive and unique rebuttal of the unresponsive Laura.
Academic text (2003) -
Kellenburger, the home-plate umpire, pumped his fist and roared, "You're out!" in a decisive, no-nonsense tone.
Fiction book (2002) -
The scientist presented decisive evidence that supported the theory beyond any doubt.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
Easy to see or understand
203
2.1
Easy to see or understand
155
1.6
Clearly stated or decided and not vague
79
5.6
Clearly decided and not likely to change
65
4.8
A result or proof that clearly shows something is true and leaves no doubt
43
2.5
Very easy to understand or hear
43
3.9
Very clear and easy to recognize
27
4.2
Easy to see and understand
24
6.7
Completely clear and leaving no doubt
22
7.8
Impossible to deny or prove wrong
Very clear and easy to notice
Antonyms
Compounds
How Conclusive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Decisive comes from the Latin parts de- ('off') and caedere ('to cut'), like a clean cut that leaves nothing extra. So when something is decisive it is clear and leaves no doubt.