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doorslaggevend — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • conclusive adj Serving to settle a question completely, leaving no room for doubt.
  • conclusively adverb In a way that settles the matter for good; decisively, with no room for doubt.
  • decisive adj Settling an issue conclusively; producing a clear result.
  • pivotal adj Extremely important; central to how something turns out.
  • vital adj Absolutely necessary; essential to success or survival.

Senses

doorslaggevend is used for these senses in English:

  • conclusive Providing an end to something; decisive.
  • conclusively In a conclusive manner; with finality.
  • decisive Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.
  • pivotal Being of crucial importance; central, key.
  • vital Necessary to the continuation of life; being the seat of life; being that on which life depends.

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