Definition of Determinative
Noun
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a determining or causal element or factor
"education is an important determinant of one's outlook on life"
- determining factor
- causal factor
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one of a limited class of noun modifiers that determine the referents of noun phrases
Adjective
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having the power or quality of deciding
"the crucial experiment"
"cast the deciding vote"
"the determinative (or determinant) battle"
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