Word of the Day:
decisive
What It Means
Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.
Decided; definite; incontrovertible.
Marked by promptness and decision, resolute; without hesitation.
a decisive person
Decisive in Context
“[F]abulous forces are there encountered and a decisive victory is won: […]”
Did You Know?
From Middle French décisif, equivalent to decide + -ive.
Source and license
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