Determinant

Pronunciation: /dɪˈtɜːrmənənt/

Determinant (noun)

  1. something that strongly influences or decides the result of something else.
  2. a number calculated from a square matrix, used in solving equations.
  3. a gene or factor that affects the development or function of an organism.

Examples

  • The weather was a determinant in the success of the event.
  • Cost is often a determinant when choosing a product.

Common collocations: key determinant, determinant factor, act as a determinant, calculate the determinant, determinant value

Synonyms of Determinant

Formal

Neutral