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decisive

/dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
adjective
  1. Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.

    "A decisive battle is fatal for one side's war chances"

  2. Marked by promptness and decision.

    "A noble instance of this attribute of the decisive character. -J. Foster."

Synonymsconclusive, decided, positive
Antonymsindecisive

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