| Adj. | 1. | decisive - determining or having the power to determine an outcome; "cast the decisive vote"; "two factors had a decisive influence"conclusive - forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question; "conclusive proof"; "the evidence is conclusive" crucial, important - of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis; "a crucial moment in his career"; "a crucial election"; "a crucial issue for women" indecisive - not definitely settling something; "a long and indecisive war" | |
| 2. | decisive - unmistakable; "had a decisive lead in the polls"definite - precise; explicit and clearly defined; "I want a definite answer"; "a definite statement of the terms of the will"; "a definite amount"; "definite restrictions on the sale of alcohol"; "the wedding date is now definite"; "a definite drop in attendance" | |
| 3. | decisive - characterized by decision and firmness; "an able an decisive young woman"; "we needed decisive leadership"; "she gave him a decisive answer"resolute - firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination; "stood resolute against the enemy"; "faced with a resolute opposition"; "a resolute and unshakeable faith" indecisive - characterized by lack of decision and firmness; "an indecisive manager brought the enterprise to a standstill" | |
| 4. | decisive - forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis; "a critical point in the campaign"; "the critical test"crucial, important - of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis; "a crucial moment in his career"; "a crucial election"; "a crucial issue for women" | |