DETERMINANT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DETERMINANT?

Need another word that means the same as “determinant”? Find 18 synonyms for “determinant” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Determinant” are: determinative, determiner, antigenic determinant, epitope, factor, issue, point, concern, item, matter, element, detail, aspect, facet, feature, deciding, determining

Determinant as a Noun

Definitions of "Determinant" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “determinant” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A gene or other factor which determines the character and development of a cell or cells in an organism, a set of which forms an individual's idiotype.
• A quantity obtained by the addition of products of the elements of a square matrix according to a given rule.
• A factor which decisively affects the nature or outcome of something.
• The site on the surface of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself.
• A square matrix used to solve simultaneous equations.
• A determining or causal element or factor.

Synonyms of "Determinant" as a noun (15 Words)

antigenic determinant	Any substance (as a toxin or enzyme) that stimulates an immune response in the body (especially the production of antibodies.
aspect	The beginning or duration or completion or repetition of the action of a verb. Personal effectiveness in all aspects of life.
concern	A business. Housing is the concern of the Housing Executive.
detail	Itemized information about someone. A detail on Charlemagne s tomb.
determinative	One of a limited class of noun modifiers that determine the referents of noun phrases.
determiner	One of a limited class of noun modifiers that determine the referents of noun phrases.
element	Each of more than one hundred substances that cannot be chemically interconverted or broken down into simpler substances and are primary constituents of matter Each element is distinguished by its atomic number i e the number of protons in the nuclei of its atoms. There are four elements to the proposal.
epitope	The part of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself.
facet	A distinct feature or element in a problem. A philosophy that extends to all facets of the business.
factor	With numeral a sunscreen of the sun protection factor specified. She worked fast conscious of the time factor.
feature	The characteristic parts of a person’s face: eyes and nose and mouth and chin. A dark haired man with strong regular features.
issue	Supplies as food or clothing or ammunition issued by the government. A share issue has been launched.
item	A distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list. The items on the agenda.
matter	Physical substance in general, as distinct from mind and spirit; (in physics) that which occupies space and possesses rest mass, especially as distinct from energy. The structure and properties of matter.
point	The angular interval between two successive points of a compass i e one eighth of a right angle 11 15. A pencil point.

Usage Examples of "Determinant" as a noun

• Pure force of will was the main determinant of his success.
• Education is an important determinant of one's outlook on life.

Determinant as an Adjective

Definitions of "Determinant" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “determinant” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Serving to determine or decide something.
• Having the power or quality of deciding.

Synonyms of "Determinant" as an adjective (3 Words)

deciding	Having the power or quality of deciding. Cast the deciding vote.
determinative	Having the power or quality of deciding. The employer s view is not determinative of the issue.
determining	Causing something to occur or be done in a particular way; serving to decide something. Money may have been the determining factor in his decision.

Usage Examples of "Determinant" as an adjective

• The determinative (or determinant) battle.