bestimmend
Translation
decisive, determining, dominant, defining
Examples
Sein Einfluss war bestimmend.
His influence was decisive.
Das ist der bestimmende Faktor.
That is the determining factor.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) as an adjective Das ist der bestimmende Faktor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: entscheidend, maßgebend; Antonyms: unwichtig
Etymology
Present participle of the verb 'bestimmen' (to determine). The '-end' suffix is equivalent to '-ing' in English.
Memory Tips
Think of something that is actively 'determining' the outcome. It is the 'bestimmend' factor.