Entscheidend
Example: Die entscheidenden Faktoren beeinflussen den Erfolg des Projekts stark.
Definition
"Entscheidend" describes something that is crucial or decisive in determining the outcome or result of a situation. For example, in the phrase 'Die entscheidenden Faktoren beeinflussen den Erfolg des Projekts stark,' it refers to factors that strongly influence the success of a project.
Etymology
The German word "entscheidend" comes from the verb 'entscheiden,' meaning 'to decide.' It is formed by adding the suffix '-end,' which turns verbs into adjectives describing an ongoing or active quality. So, "entscheidend" literally means 'deciding' or 'decisive.' Did you know? The root 'scheiden' means 'to separate,' reflecting how decisions separate one path from another.
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"Entscheidend" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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