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determinative

adjective noun

Having the power or quality of deciding

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Word length
13
Starts with
D
Ends with
E
Contains
ET
Scrabble score
19

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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

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Cast the deciding vote
The determinative (or determinant) battle
Education is an important determinant of one's outlook on life

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