decisive, adj.
freq. cnt. 9
freq. cnt. 9
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 8 freq. cnt.: 8
decisive
sample sentences
"cast the decisive vote""two factors had a decisive influence"
semantic pointers
also see
similar to
unmistakable
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
decisive
sample sentences
"had a decisive lead in the polls"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
similar to
forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
critical decisive
sample sentences
"a critical point in the campaign""the critical test"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
similar to
characterized by decision and firmness
<adj.all>
decisive
sample sentences
"an able and decisive young woman""we needed decisive leadership"
"she gave him a decisive answer"