Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The quality of ending doubt, controversy, or the like; conclusiveness.
  • noun The state of being marked by decision or prompt determination: as, decisiveness of character.

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  • noun The state or quality of being decisive.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose
  • noun the quality of being final or definitely settled

Etymologies

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decisive +‎ -ness

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