Determinant
Pronunciation: /dɪˈtɜːrmənənt/
Determinant (noun)
- something that strongly influences or decides the result of something else.
- a number calculated from a square matrix, used in solving equations.
- 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