decisive meaning and definition

DECISIVE adjective

Definition of decisive (adjective)

1. determining or having the power to determine an outcome
   • "cast the decisive vote"; "two factors had a decisive influence"
   • antonym: indecisive
2. unmistakable
   • "had a decisive lead in the polls"
3. characterized by decision and firmness
   • "an able and decisive young woman"; "we needed decisive leadership"; "she gave him a decisive answer"
   • antonym: indecisive
4. forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis
   • "a critical point in the campaign"; "the critical test"
   • synonyms: critical