decisive — having the power or quality of deciding; conclusive
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having the power or quality of deciding; conclusive
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
Korean meaning: 결정적인, 단호한
Korean pronunciation: 디-사이-시브 (강세: 사이)
Example Sentences
- My mom's decisive 'NO' when I asked for a pet crocodile saved our family from becoming a nature documentary.
- The decisive goal in the 89th minute made the stadium erupt like a volcano.
- Her decisive choice to study abroad opened many new opportunities.
decisive
ADJECTIVE//dɪˈsaɪsɪv//
having the power or quality of deciding; conclusive
Making the crucial decision
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Origin
From Latin 'decidere' meaning 'to decide or determine', composed of 'de-' (off, away) and 'caedere' (to cut or strike). The suffix '-ive' was added to form an adjective.
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“My mom's decisive 'NO' when I asked for a pet crocodile saved our family from becoming a nature documentary.”
“The decisive goal in the 89th minute made the stadium erupt like a volcano.”
“Her decisive choice to study abroad opened many new opportunities.”
“The teacher's decisive intervention stopped the food fight before it turned into World War III.”
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