1. Concluant.
2. Déterminant.
ETYM Cf. French conclusif.
1. Final and deciding.
2. Forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question.
ETYM Cf. French décisif. Related to Decision.
1. Characterized by decision and firmness.
2. Determining or having the power to determine an outcome.
3. Unmistakable.
ETYM Cf. French résolu. The Latin resolutus (p. p. of resolvere) means, relaxed, enervated, effeminate. Related to Resolve.
Firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination.
ETYM Old Fren. trenchant, French tranchant, p. pr. Related to Trench.
1. Fit to cut; gutting; sharp.
2. (Figurative) Keen; biting; severe.
Incisive; terse; vigorous.
Sharp; cutting.