Decisiu
Example: Va ser un moment decisiu per al futur del projecte.
Definition
"Decisiu" describes something that is crucial or determining in influencing the outcome of a situation, event, or process. For example, a 'decisiu moment' refers to a key point that significantly affects the future or result of a project or decision.
Etymology
The word "decisiu" comes from the Latin 'decisivus', meaning 'tending to decide'. It entered Catalan through Old French, carrying the sense of something that settles an outcome. Did you know? The root 'decidere' in Latin literally means 'to cut off', symbolizing the act of making a clear-cut decision.
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"Decisiu" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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