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How do you spell Decisive?

Correct spelling

decisive

Think 'decide' + 'ive' — cuts off doubt with one 's'

Why is decisive spelled this way?

From Latin decidere, to cut off. DE (off) + CAEDERE (to cut). A decisive moment cuts off alternatives — choice that eliminates other paths.

Common misspellings of decisive

decisivdesicivedecissive

Example

Her decisive action during the crisis saved the company from bankruptcy.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell decisive?+
The correct spelling is "decisive". Think 'decide' + 'ive' — cuts off doubt with one 's'
Is it decisiv or decisive?+
The correct spelling is "decisive", not "decisiv".

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