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/
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
The firefighter made a decisive decision to enter the burning house and rescue the child.
A decisive leader decides quickly when everyone else hesitates. (decide = make a choice + -ive = having the quality of)
A decisive decision helped the small business survive and eventually thrive.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
de- (off, away) + cid (cut, strike) + -e (verb suffix) + -ive (adjective suffix) = decisive
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📝Examples
“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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