décisif — meaning in English
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English meaning
- breakthrough noun A sudden, important advance or discovery that overcomes a major obstacle.
- decisive adj Settling an issue conclusively; producing a clear result.
- effective adj Producing the intended result; actually working.
- fateful adj Having major, often life-changing, consequences.
Senses
décisif is used for these senses in English:
- breakthrough Characterized by major progress or overcoming some obstacle.
- decisive Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.
- effective Producing a decided or decisive effect.
- fateful Momentous, significant, setting or sealing one’s fate.
breakthrough — full definition
- noun A sudden, important advance or discovery that overcomes a major obstacle.
- adj Describing a case of illness occurring despite protection, such as after vaccination.
decisive — full definition
- adj Settling an issue conclusively; producing a clear result.
- adj Able to make decisions quickly and confidently.