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adj. determining or having the power to determine an outcome; "cast the decisive vote"; "two factors had a decisive influence"

definitive

adj. supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement; "a definitive verdict"; "a determinate answer to the problem"

critical

adj. forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis; "a critical point in the campaign"; "the critical test"

Fuzzynyms (46)

determined

adj. characterized by great determination; "a struggle against a determined enemy"

firm, steady, steadfast, unshakable, unfaltering, unwavering

adj. marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable; "firm convictions"; "a firm mouth"; "steadfast resolve"; "a man of unbendable perseverence"; "unwavering loyalty"

serious, weighty

adj. of great consequence; "marriage is a serious matter"

significant, important

adj. important in effect or meaning; "a significant change in tax laws"; "a significant change in the Constitution"; "a significant contribution"; "significant details"; "statistically significant"

precise, definite

adj. sharply exact or accurate or delimited; "a precise mind"; "specified a precise amount"; "arrived at the precise moment"

positive, incontrovertible, irrefutable

adj. impossible to deny or disprove; "incontrovertible proof of the defendant's innocence"; "proof positive"; "an irrefutable argument"

plain, patent, manifest, clear, evident, apparent

adj. clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment; "the effects of the drought are apparent to anyone who sees the parched fields"; "evident hostility"; "manifest disapproval"; "patent advantages"; "made his meaning plain"; "it is plain that he is no reactionary"; "in plain view"

proved, proven

adj. established beyond doubt; "a proven liar"; "a Soviet leader of proven shrewdness"

undisputed, unchallenged, undoubted, unquestioned

adj. generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute; "the accepted interpretation of the poem"; "an accepted theory"; "the undisputed fact"

big, momentous

adj. of very great significance; "deciding to drop the atom bomb was a very big decision"; "a momentous event"

determinant, determinative, deciding, conclusive, determining, influential

adj. having the power or quality of deciding; "the crucial experiment"; "cast the deciding vote"; "the determinative (or determinant) battle"

peremptory

adj. putting an end to all debate or action; "a peremptory decree"

big, momentous

adj. of very great significance; "deciding to drop the atom bomb was a very big decision"; "a momentous event"

fatal, fateful

adj. having momentous consequences; of decisive importance; "that fateful meeting of the U.N. when...it declared war on North Korea"- Saturday Rev; "the fatal day of the election finally arrived"

strategic

adj. highly important to or an integral part of a strategy or plan of action especially in war; "a strategic chess move"; "strategic withdrawal"; "strategic bombing missions"

critical, vital

adj. urgently needed; absolutely necessary; "a critical element of the plan"; "critical medical supplies"; "vital for a healthy society"; "of vital interest"

vital, life-sustaining

adj. performing an essential function in the living body; "vital organs"; "blood and other vital fluids"; "the loss of vital heat in shock"; "a vital spot"; "life-giving love and praise"

Synonyms (8)

conclusive

adj. forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question; "conclusive proof"; "the evidence is conclusive"

crucial, important

adj. of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis; "a crucial moment in his career"; "a crucial election"; "a crucial issue for women"

resolute

adj. firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination; "stood resolute against the enemy"; "faced with a resolute opposition"; "a resolute and unshakeable faith"

final, last

adj. not to be altered or undone; "the judge's decision is final"; "the arbiter will have the last say"

polar, pivotal

adj. being of crucial importance; "a pivotal event"; "Its pivotal location has also exposed it to periodic invasions"- Henry Kissinger; "the polar events of this study"; "a polar principal"

Antonyms (7)

indecisive

adj. not definitely settling something; "a long and indecisive war"

inconclusive

adj. not conclusive; not putting an end to doubt or question; "an inconclusive reply"; "inconclusive evidence"; "the inconclusive committee vote"

irresolute

adj. uncertain how to act or proceed; "the committee was timid and mediocre and irresolute"

indecisive, hesitant, hesitating

adj. lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly

inconclusive

adj. not conclusive; not putting an end to doubt or question; "an inconclusive reply"; "inconclusive evidence"; "the inconclusive committee vote"

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