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decisive

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "decisive" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

3 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
3syllables

decisive

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decisive is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, decisive is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdecisive

1adjective
  • Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.

    Example: "A decisive battle is fatal for one side's war chances"

  • Marked by promptness and decision.

    Example: "A noble instance of this attribute of the decisive character. -J. Foster."

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