conclusive, decisive, determinative, definitive mean bringing to an end. conclusive applies to reasoning or logical proof that puts an end to debate or questioning.

1. Settling a matter or conflict; conclusive: the decisive battle in the war; the decisive piece of evidence in the lawsuit. 2. Characterized by or showing the ability to make decisions quickly and firmly; …

DECISIVE definition: having the power or quality of deciding; putting an end to controversy; crucial or most important. See examples of decisive used in a sentence.

DECISIVE meaning: 1. able to make decisions quickly and confidently, or showing this quality: 2. strongly affecting…. Learn more.

6 days ago · decisive (comparative more decisive, superlative most decisive) Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.

Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive. A decisive battle is fatal for one side's war chances.

Factsheet What does the word decisive mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the word decisive. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Decisive refers to the ability to make decisions quickly, firmly, and clearly, often in a way that settles an argument or controversy. It can also describe something, like evidence or actions, that conclusively …

de•ci•sive /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/ adj. having the power to decide: The decisive argument was the savings his plan would bring. displaying firmness; resolute: a decisive manner. unquestionable; definite: a decisive …

If you make decisions quickly, you are someone who is decisive. A decisive event can settle something, like a war. People who are wishy-washy are the opposite of decisive: being decisive means you don't …