decisive
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Decided; definite; incontrovertible.
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “decisive” mean?
Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.
Is “decisive” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.