Synonyms of determinant

Noun


1. determinant, determiner, determinative, determining factor, causal factor, cognitive factor

usage: a determining or causal element or factor; "education is an important determinant of one's outlook on life"

2. antigenic determinant, determinant, epitope, site, situation

usage: the site on the surface of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself

3. determinant, square matrix

usage: a square matrix used to solve simultaneous equations

Adjective


1. deciding(prenominal), determinant, determinative, determining(prenominal), decisive (vs. indecisive)

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

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Definition and meaning of determinant (Dictionary)