Dictionary Entry
decisive
decisive is a 8-letter English word with 6 senses as adjective in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive. Face value is 14 in Scrabble and 16 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
8 letters · Scrabble 14 · Words With Friends 16 · 6 senses
Definitions
- 1adjective
Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.
- 2adjective
Marked by promptness and decision.
- 3adjective
forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis
"a critical point in the campaign"
"the critical test"
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- 4adjective
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
"cast the decisive vote"
"two factors had a decisive influence"
- 5adjective
characterized by decision and firmness
"an able and decisive young woman"
"we needed decisive leadership"
- 6adjective
unmistakable
"had a decisive lead in the polls"
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