Synonyms of dispositive

dispositive

adjective

as in determinative

providing or controlling a final outcome

The fact that she committed a crime is not dispositive of her claim that the police used excessive force in arresting her.

Related Words

• determinative
• determinate
• clear
• conclusive
• decisive
• convincing
• deciding
• definitive
• indisputable
• incontestable
• certain
• irrefutable
• unanswerable
• last
• unquestionable
• undeniable
• incontrovertible
• indubitable
• absolute
• undisputed
• undisputable
• uncontested
• inarguable
• undebatable
• unchallenged
• positive
• unambiguous
• unequivocal
• telling
• sure
• hands-down
• persuasive
• definite
• compelling
• cogent

Dissimilar Words

• problematic
• doubtful
• moot
• questionable
• debatable
• ambiguous
• disputable
• equivocal
• controversial
• refutable
• disputed
• unclear
• inconclusive
• doubtable
• indecisive
• debated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dispositive

Though the flimsiness of the threat was widely noted, the issue was not dispositive. — Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 2 Mar. 2026

In a gerrymandered state like Illinois, primary battles for congressional seats typically are more dispositive than the general election in the fall. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026

However, and most importantly, no one should be deported or kept in custody without a neutral hearing for a dispositive decision to be reached, with legal counsel being made available to represent them. — James P. Gray, Oc Register, 1 Nov. 2025

Fitzgerald proposed a schedule that includes filing dispositive motions by October 20 and briefs by November 20. — Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025