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The captain made a decisive choice.
What does Decisive mean?
Decisive means clear, firm, and able to settle something.
Dictionary definition
Able to make choices clearly and firmly, or settling an issue in a clear way.
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Decisive in a sentence
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The final goal was the decisive moment in the game.
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A decisive leader can help a group move forward when choices are difficult.
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What does decisive mean?
Decisive means able to make choices clearly and firmly or settle an issue.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses decisive correctly?
This sentence uses decisive to mean clear and firm.
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Which word is an antonym of decisive?
Hesitant means unsure or delayed by doubt, which contrasts with decisive.
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Decisive
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WordDecisive.
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MeaningDecisive means clear, firm, and able to settle something.
ExampleExample: The captain made a decisive choice.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- dih · sy · siv
- Strongest beat
- sy
- Ending
- siv
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on sy.
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Synonyms
Words like Decisive
firmUse when a choice or person is clear and strong.
determinedUse when someone is focused and sure.
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Word family
Decisive word family
Base word
decide
adjective
decisive
Clear, firm, or settling an issue.
adverb
decisively
In a clear and firm way.
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Decisive means clear, firm, and able to settle something.
Common mix-up
Decisive is not the same as uncertain. Decisive means decisive means clear, firm, and able to settle something.
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Read this model sentence: The final goal was the decisive moment in the game. Clue words: final, goal, moment. Underline clue words that show why decisive fits instead of uncertain. Now write one new sentence that shows decisive without using the word decisive. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show decisive?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The final goal was the decisive moment in the game." Why does decisive fit better than uncertain?
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