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1. Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive. "A decisive, irrevocable doom." Bates. "Decisive campaign." Macaulay. "Decisive proof."
2. Marked by promptness and decision. "A noble instance of this attribute of the decisive character." (J. Foster)
Synonyms: Decided, positive, conclusive. See Decided.
Deci"sively, Deci"siveness.
Origin: Cf. F. Decisif. See Decision.
(01 Mar 1998)
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