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determinative

adjective noun

having the power or quality of deciding

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Word Facts

Word length
13
Starts with
D
Ends with
E
Contains
ET
Scrabble score
19
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. having the power or quality of deciding

    “cast the deciding vote”

noun

  1. a determining or causal element or factor

    “education is an important determinant of one's outlook on life”

noun

  1. one of a limited class of noun modifiers that determine the referents of noun phrases

In context

Example Sentences

cast the deciding vote
the determinative (or determinant) battle
education is an important determinant of one's outlook on life

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