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decisiveness

/dɪˈsaɪ.sɪv.nəs/
de · ci · sive · ness
Adverb:decisively
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Adjective:decisive
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decisiveness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The ability or quality of making decisions quickly, firmly, and effectively.

Example

"The project manager's decisiveness during the unexpected system outage prevented significant data loss."

2

The quality of settling an issue conclusively or producing a definite, unmistakable result.

Example

"Historians often point to the decisiveness of the final treaty in bringing lasting stability to the region."

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• Rhymes for decisiveness

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'decisive' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ness'. 'Decisive' ultimately derives from Medieval Latin 'decisivus' and Latin 'decidere' ('to determine' or literally 'to cut off'), combining 'de-' ('off') and 'caedere' ('to cut').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Decisiveness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/decisiveness
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