decisive

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective determining or having the power to determine an outcome
  2. adjective unmistakable
  3. adjective characterized by decision and firmness

Etymology

From Middle French décisif, equivalent to decide + -ive.

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