# decisive vs divisive

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### decisive
*adjective · IPA /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/ · frequency rank #9,593*
Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.

### divisive
*adjective · IPA /dɪˈvaɪsɪv/ · frequency rank #18,544*
Having a quality that divides or separates.

## Source
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