decisive
adjective
- settling a question or conflict
- deciding quickly
- decide
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/ / /dɪˈsɪsɪv/
adj
Etymology: From Middle French décisif, equivalent to decide + -ive.
- Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.
“decisive vote”
“decisive battle”
- Decided; definite; incontrovertible.
“decisive victory”
“[F]abulous forces are there encountered and a decisive victory is won: […]”
- Marked by promptness and decision, resolute; without hesitation.
“decisive action”
“a decisive person”