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- [dih-tur-muh-nuh nt]
- /dɪˈtɜr mə nənt/
- /dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-tur-muh-nuh nt]
- /dɪˈtɜr mə nənt/
Definitions of determinant word
- countable noun determinant A determinant of something causes it to be of a particular kind or to happen in a particular way. 3
- adjective determinant serving to determine or affect 3
- noun determinant a factor, circumstance, etc, that influences or determines 3
- noun determinant a square array of elements that represents the sum of certain products of these elements, used to solve simultaneous equations, in vector studies, etc 3
- abbreviation DETERMINANT determining 3
- noun determinant a thing or factor that determines 3
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Origin of determinant
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; < Latin dēterminant- (stem of dētermināns), present participle of dētermināre. See determine, -ant
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Parts of speech for Determinant
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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determinant popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
determinant usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for determinant
noun determinant
- origin — something from which anything arises or is derived; source; fountainhead: to follow a stream to its origin.
- motivation — the act or an instance of motivating, or providing with a reason to act in a certain way: I don't understand what her motivation was for quitting her job. Synonyms: motive, inspiration, inducement, cause, impetus.
- matter — a dull or dead surface, often slightly roughened, as on metals, paint, paper, or glass.
- motive — something that causes a person to act in a certain way, do a certain thing, etc.; incentive.
- source — any thing or place from which something comes, arises, or is obtained; origin: Which foods are sources of calcium?
adj determinant
- unambiguous — not ambiguous, or unclear; distinct; unequivocal: The object of the experiment was to reach an unambiguous conclusion about climate change.
- precise — definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed: precise directions.
- undeniable — incapable of being denied or disputed: undeniable evidence of arson.
- convincing — If you describe someone or something as convincing, you mean that they make you believe that a particular thing is true, correct, or genuine.
- indisputable — not disputable or deniable; uncontestable. indisputable evidence.
adjective determinant
- definite — If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed.
- clinching — Present participle of clinch.
- conclusive — Conclusive evidence shows that something is certainly true.
Antonyms for determinant
noun determinant
- result — to spring, arise, or proceed as a consequence of actions, circumstances, premises, etc.; be the outcome.
- thoughtlessness — lacking in consideration for others; inconsiderate; tactless: a thoughtless remark.
- outcome — a final product or end result; consequence; issue.
- product — a thing produced by labor: products of farm and factory; the product of his thought.
- effect — something that is produced by an agency or cause; result; consequence: Exposure to the sun had the effect of toughening his skin.
adj determinant
- ambiguous — If you describe something as ambiguous, you mean that it is unclear or confusing because it can be understood in more than one way.
- questionable — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
- disputable — capable of being disputed; debatable; questionable.
- indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
- uncertain — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
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