determinative

Noun
  1. One of a limited class of noun modifiers that determine the referents of noun phrases (synset 106335468)
    is a type of: closed-class word, function word - a word that is uninflected and serves a grammatical function but has little identifiable meaning
    subtypes: article - (grammar) a determiner that may indicate the specificity of reference of a noun phrase
    same as: determiner
  2. A determining or causal element or factor (synset 105700384)
    "education is an important determinant of one's outlook on life"
    is a type of: cognitive factor - something immaterial (as a circumstance or influence) that contributes to producing a result
    subtypes:
    • clincher, decisive factor - a point or fact or remark that settles something conclusively
    • influence - a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do
    same as: causal factor, determinant, determiner, determining factor
Adjective
  1. Having the power or quality of deciding (synset 300688059)
    "the crucial experiment"; "cast the deciding vote"; "the determinative (or determinant) battle"
    similar to: decisive - determining or having the power to determine an outcome
    same as: deciding, determinant, determining

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