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Vocabulary Entry
determinative
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Having the power or quality to determine something; decisive.
Example Sentences
"The determinative factor in the election was voter turnout."
"Her determinative attitude helped the team to overcome challenges."
"The scientist emphasized the determinative role of genetics in health outcomes."
N
noun
A word or element that serves to determine or defines another word.
Example Sentences
"In the sentence, the adjective serves as a determinative for the noun."
"The determinative is essential for understanding the meaning of the phrase."
"Linguists study how determinatives function in different languages."