(けっていてき)

けっていてき
na-adjective
decisive, definitive, conclusive
descriptive
1. decisive, conclusive
Settling a matter conclusively; leaving no room for doubt or further debate.
決定的(けっていてき)証拠(しょうこ)()つかった
Conclusive evidence was found.
An irreparable rift developed in their relationship.
This photograph became the conclusive evidence.
2. critical, crucial
So important as to determine the outcome; having decisive impact.
そのゴール決定的(けっていてき)瞬間(しゅんかん)だった
That goal was the decisive moment.
His slip of the tongue caused critical damage.
The difference in experience produced a decisive gap.

決定的(けっていてき) is a na-adjective formed from 決定(けってい) (decision, determination) + (てき).

Forms

  • Adverbial: 決定的(けっていてき)
  • Predicative: 決定的(けっていてき)
  • Attributive: 決定的(けっていてき)+noun

Usage

Often used for evidence that settles a case, or for moments that determine outcomes. Can have both positive and negative connotations depending on context.

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