adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   That wins a match. not-comparable

   "Scoring the matchwinning goal in the county soccer derby made him the town's hero."

Synonyms

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decisivedecisive

Antonyms

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matchlosing

Example

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"Scoring the matchwinning goal in the county soccer derby made him the town's hero."

Etymology

From match + winning.

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