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Vocabulary Entry
determinant
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A factor or element that decisively determines the nature of something.
Example Sentences
"The determinant of his success was his unwavering determination."
"In geometry, the determinant of a matrix can help solve systems of equations."
"Several determinants influence health outcomes, including lifestyle and genetics."
V
verb
To cause something to happen; to establish the character or identity of something.
Example Sentences
"Research can help determine the best course of action."
"The results of the survey will determine the project's direction."
"Weather conditions will determine whether the event is held outside or moved indoors."
A
adjective
Pertaining to or serving to determine; definitive.
Example Sentences
"The determinant factors in his decision were time and money."
"She played a determinant role in the project's success."
"The research provided determinant evidence to support the hypothesis."