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DECISIVE

/dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

8 letters · 3 syllables · adjective

D 2/2
E 1/1
C 3/4
I 1/1
S 1/1
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E 1/1
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Definition of DECISIVE

adjective

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

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

adjective

Marked by promptness and decision.

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

Synonyms of DECISIVE

Words with similar meaning

conclusive decided positive

Antonyms of DECISIVE

Words with opposite meaning

indecisive

Examples of DECISIVE in a Sentence

  • "A decisive battle is fatal for one side's war chances"
  • "A noble instance of this attribute of the decisive character. -J. Foster."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
16
points

Is DECISIVE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DECISIVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: DECISIVE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DECISIVE

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter decisive Total
Scrabble 21311141 14
WWF 21411151 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DECISIVE

84 words from the letters in DECISIVE

7-letter words

devices 13/15 USUKWWF

6-letter words

device 12/14 USUKWWF viscid 12/14 USUKWWF civies 11/13 USUKWWF devise 10/11 USUKWWF sieved 10/11 USUKWWF viseed 10/11 USWWF divies 10/11 UK deices 9/10 USUKWWF

5-letter words

vedic 11/13 UK viced 11/13 USUKWWF civie 10/12 USUKWWF cives 10/12 UK vices 10/12 USUKWWF ivied 9/10 USUKWWF deevs 9/10 UK dives 9/10 USUKWWF vised 9/10 USUKWWF deice 8/9 USUKWWF cedes 8/9 USUKWWF cedis 8/9 USUKWWF dices 8/9 USUKWWF disci 8/9 USUKWWF sieve 8/9 USUKWWF ivies 8/9 USUKWWF visie 8/9 UK

4-letter words

cive 9/11 UK vice 9/11 USUKWWF civs 9/11 UK deev 8/9 UK dive 8/9 USUKWWF vide 8/9 USUKWWF vied 8/9 USUKWWF divi 8/9 UK devs 8/9 USUKWWF divs 8/9 UK vids 8/9 UK cede 7/8 USUKWWF cedi 7/8 USUKWWF dice 7/8 USUKWWF iced 7/8 USUKWWF disc 7/8 USUKWWF eves 7/8 USUKWWF vees 7/8 USUKWWF vies 7/8 USUKWWF vise 7/8 USUKWWF cees 6/7 USUKWWF ices 6/7 USUKWWF sice 6/7 USUKWWF eide 5/5 USUKWWF dees 5/5 USUKWWF seed 5/5 USUKWWF dies 5/5 USUKWWF ides 5/5 USUKWWF side 5/5 USUKWWF

3-letter words

dev 7/8 USWWF vid 7/8 UK eve 6/7 USUKWWF vee 6/7 USUKWWF vie 6/7 USUKWWF vis 6/7 USWWF cee 5/6 USUKWWF ice 5/6 USUKWWF esc 5/6 UK sec 5/6 USWWF cis 5/6 USUKWWF sic 5/6 USUKWWF dee 4/4 USUKWWF die 4/4 USUKWWF ide 4/4 UK sed 4/4 UK dis 4/4 USUKWWF ids 4/4 USUKWWF see 3/3 USUKWWF sei 3/3 USUKWWF

2-letter words

cs 4/5 UK de 3/3 USUKWWF ed 3/3 USWWF id 3/3 USUKWWF ds 3/3 UK es 2/2 USUKWWF se 2/2 UK is 2/2 USUKWWF si 2/2 USUKWWF

How to Use DECISIVE in Word Games

DECISIVE is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DECISIVE to find 84 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DECISIVE

What does DECISIVE mean?
DECISIVE is a adjective. Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.
Is DECISIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DECISIVE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DECISIVE worth in Scrabble?
DECISIVE is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DECISIVE?
You can make 84 words from the letters in DECISIVE. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DECISIVE?
Synonyms of DECISIVE include: conclusive, decided, positive. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.