Found 2 items, similar to Decisiveness.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: decisiveness decisiveness n 1: the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose; “a man of unusual decisiveness” [syn: decision] [ant: indecisiveness, indecisiveness] 2: the quality of being final or definitely settled; “the finality of death” [syn: finality, conclusiveness] [ant: inconclusiveness]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Decisiveness Decisive \De*ci*sive\, a. [Cf. F. d['e]cisif. See Decision.] 1. Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive. “A decisive, irrevocable doom.” --Bates. “Decisive campaign.” --Macaulay. “Decisive proof.” --Hallam. [1913 Webster] 2. Marked by promptness and decision. [1913 Webster] A noble instance of this attribute of the decisive character. --J. Foster. Syn: Decided; positive; conclusive. See Decided. -- De*ci"sive*ly, adv. -- De*ci"sive*ness, n. [1913 Webster]