entscheidend
Translation
decisive, crucial, critical, pivotal
Examples
Das war ein entscheidender Moment.
That was a decisive moment.
Ihre Stimme ist für die Wahl entscheidend.
Her vote is decisive for the election.
Der entscheidende Punkt wurde nicht besprochen.
The crucial point was not discussed.
Grammar Patterns
entscheidend ((for sth.)) decisive for sth. This is entscheidend for our future.
Similar Words
wichtig (important), ausschlaggebend (decisive); Antonyms: unwichtig (unimportant), belanglos (irrelevant)
Etymology
From the verb `entscheiden` (to decide). The `-end` suffix forms a present participle used as an adjective, meaning 'deciding'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the factor that 'decides' the outcome.