decisive
de|ci|sive /dɪs'aɪsɪv/
1 [ADJ]
If a fact, action, or event is decisive, it makes it certain that there will be a particular result.
...his decisive victory in the presidential elections...
● decisively [ADV] usu ADV with v
The plan was decisively rejected by Congress three weeks ago.
2 [ADJ]
If someone is decisive, they have or show an ability to make quick decisions in a difficult or complicated situation.
He should give way to a younger, more decisive leader.
● decisively [ADV]
`I'll call for you at half ten,' she said decisively.
● decisiveness [N-UNCOUNT]
His supporters admire his decisiveness.
1 [ADJ]
If a fact, action, or event is decisive, it makes it certain that there will be a particular result.
...his decisive victory in the presidential elections...
● decisively [ADV] usu ADV with v
The plan was decisively rejected by Congress three weeks ago.
2 [ADJ]
If someone is decisive, they have or show an ability to make quick decisions in a difficult or complicated situation.
He should give way to a younger, more decisive leader.
● decisively [ADV]
`I'll call for you at half ten,' she said decisively.
● decisiveness [N-UNCOUNT]
His supporters admire his decisiveness.