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DECISIVENESS
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The quality of being final or definitely settled
Example:
the finality of death
Synonyms:
conclusiveness; decisiveness; finality
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Hypernyms ("decisiveness" is a kind of...):
definiteness; determinateness (the quality of being predictable with great confidence)
Attribute:
conclusive (forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question)
inconclusive (not conclusive; not putting an end to doubt or question)
Derivation:
decisive (forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis)
decisive (determining or having the power to determine an outcome)
decisive (unmistakable)
Sense 2
Meaning:
The trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose
Example:
a man of unusual decisiveness
Synonyms:
decision; decisiveness
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Hypernyms ("decisiveness" is a kind of...):
firmness; firmness of purpose; resoluteness; resolution; resolve (the trait of being resolute)
Antonym:
indecisiveness (the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose)
Derivation:
decisive (characterized by decision and firmness)
