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determinative

/ determinative /
noun/adjective satellite

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
one of a limited class of noun modifiers that determine the referents of noun phrases
Type of:
function word closed-class word
Kinds of:
article
Derived:
specify set determine fix limit
noun Sense 2
a determining or causal element or factor
"education is an important determinant of one''s outlook on life"
Type of:
cognitive factor
Kinds of:
clincher decisive factor influence
Derived:
specify set determine fix limit
adjective satellite Sense 3
having the power or quality of deciding
"the crucial experiment"
"cast the deciding vote"
"the determinative (or determinant) battle"
Similar:
decisive
Semantic Complexity
58%
Sense Count
3
Total Synonyms
1
Total Relationships
18
Times Searched
19
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Related Words

function word closed-class word article cognitive factor clincher decisive factor influence decisive