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- [dih-sahy-siv]
- /dɪˈsaɪ sɪv/
- /dɪˈsaɪsɪvnəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-sahy-siv]
- /dɪˈsaɪ sɪv/
Definitions of decisiveness word
- adjective decisiveness having the power or quality of deciding; putting an end to controversy; crucial or most important: Your argument was the decisive one. 1
- adjective decisiveness characterized by or displaying no or little hesitation; resolute; determined: The general was known for his decisive manner. 1
- adjective decisiveness indisputable; definite: a decisive defeat. 1
- adjective decisiveness unsurpassable; commanding: a decisive lead in the voting. 1
- noun decisiveness The state or quality of being decisive. 1
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Origin of decisiveness
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 Decisiveness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
decisiveness 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for decisiveness
noun decisiveness
- firmness — not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid: firm ground; firm texture.
- willpower — control of one's impulses and actions; self-control.
- resoluteness — firmly resolved or determined; set in purpose or opinion: Her parents wanted her to marry, but she was focused on her education and remained resolute.
- resolve — to come to a definite or earnest decision about; determine (to do something): I have resolved that I shall live to the full.
- determination — Determination is the quality that you show when you have decided to do something and you will not let anything stop you.
Antonyms for decisiveness
noun decisiveness
- indecision — inability to decide.
- question — a sentence in an interrogative form, addressed to someone in order to get information in reply.
- indecisiveness — characterized by indecision, as persons; irresolute; undecided.
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