DECISIVENESS

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

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)

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...):

Antonym:

indecisiveness (the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose)

Derivation:

decisive (characterized by decision and firmness)