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
Derived from `entscheiden` (to decide). It's the present participle, literally meaning 'deciding', used adjectivally.
Memory Tips
It's the thing that makes the final 'decision' on how things will turn out.