Prononciations (3)
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/dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
Notes de prononciation
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/dɪˈsɪsɪv/
Notes de prononciation
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dɪˈsaɪsɪv
Notes de prononciation
- GB
Adjectif
Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.
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decisive vote
decisive battle
Plus d’exemples (1)
In truth, Tottenham never really looked like taking all three points and this defeat means they face a battle to reach the knockout stages -with their next home game against PAOK Salonika on 30 November likely to prove decisive.
Decided; definite; incontrovertible.
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decisive victory
[F]abulous forces are there encountered and a decisive victory is won: […]
Marked by promptness and decision, resolute; without hesitation.
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decisive action
a decisive person
Plus d’exemples (1)
A noble instance of this attribute of the decisive character.
Adjectif
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
- Antonymes
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cast the decisive vote
two factors had a decisive influence
unmistakable
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had a decisive lead in the polls
characterized by decision and firmness
- Antonymes
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an able and decisive young woman
we needed decisive leadership
Plus d’exemples (1)
she gave him a decisive answer
forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis
- Synonymes
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a critical point in the campaign
the critical test