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- [dih-sahy-siv]
- /dɪˈsaɪ sɪv/
- /dɪˈsaɪ.sɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-sahy-siv]
- /dɪˈsaɪ sɪv/
Definitions of decisively word
- adjective decisively having the power or quality of deciding; putting an end to controversy; crucial or most important: Your argument was the decisive one. 1
- adjective decisively characterized by or displaying no or little hesitation; resolute; determined: The general was known for his decisive manner. 1
- adjective decisively indisputable; definite: a decisive defeat. 1
- adjective decisively unsurpassable; commanding: a decisive lead in the voting. 1
- noun decisively In a decisive manner. 1
- adverb decisively firmly 1
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Origin of decisively
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Medieval Latin dēcīsīvus, equivalent to Latin dēcīs(us) (see decision) + -īvus -ive
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Parts of speech for Decisively
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
decisively popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for decisively
adv decisively
- doubtless — without doubt; certainly; surely; unquestionably.
- precisely — definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed: precise directions.
- unconditionally — not limited by conditions; absolute: an unconditional promise.
- unquestionably — not open to question; beyond doubt or dispute; indisputable; undeniable; certain: an unquestionable fact.
- actually — You use actually to indicate that a situation exists or happened, or to emphasize that it is true.
adverb decisively
- authoritatively — having due authority; having the sanction or weight of authority: an authoritative opinion.
- assertively — confidently aggressive or self-assured; positive: aggressive; dogmatic: He is too assertive as a salesman.
- unfalteringly — to hesitate or waver in action, purpose, intent, etc.; give way: Her courage did not falter at the prospect of hardship.
- without question — If you do something without question, you do it without arguing or asking why it is necessary.
Antonyms for decisively
adv decisively
- doubtfully — of uncertain outcome or result.
- dubiously — doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt: a dubious reply.
- partially — being such in part only; not total or general; incomplete: partial blindness; a partial payment of a debt.
- uncertain — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
- questionably — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
adverb decisively
- uncertainly — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
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