決定要素(けっていようそ)

けっていようそ
noun
decisive factor; determining factor
abstract
1. decisive factor; determining factor
An element or condition that plays a key role in determining an outcome.
成功(せいこう)の決定要素(けっていようそ)は何(なに)か。
What is the deciding factor for success?
価格(かかく)が購入(こうにゅう)の決定要素(けっていようそ)になることが多(おお)い。
Price is often the deciding factor in a purchase.
この試合(しあい)の決定要素(けっていようそ)は後半(こうはん)の体力(たいりょく)の差(さ)だったと言(い)えるだろう。
You could say the deciding factor in this game was the difference in stamina in the second half.

A compound of 決定(けってい) (decision, determination) and 要素(ようそ) (element, factor). Used in analytical discussions about what causes or influences a particular outcome.

Common in business, academic, sports commentary, and everyday analytical conversation.

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Compare: 決(き)め手(て) (the deciding factor, clincher)
Compare: 要因(よういん) (factor, cause)
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