determinative — English Dictionary

Noun

1. An ideogram used to mark semantic categories of words in logographic scripts.

   Synonyms

   taxogram

2. A member of a class of words functioning in a noun phrase to identify or distinguish a referent without describing or modifying it.

   Synonyms

   determiner

Adjective

1. That determines something.

2. Sufficient to decide something (such as a question of fact or of law).

   Examples

   When assigning custody, the preference of the child will be considered, but it is not determinative.

   More examples (2)

   This proceeding, though not presenting questions difficult of determination, or points of law that are novel, is unusual in many of its features, and is important as determinative of the disposition and welfare of a number of little children, ignorant of the contest that is being carried on in regard to them.

   It is therefore clear that, even in adoption cases where it might play a more important role, race is not a determinative factor and its importance will depend greatly on the facts.

   An entity does not automatically conclude that any observed transaction price is determinative of fair value.

Adjective

1. having the power or quality of deciding

   Synonyms

   decidingdeterminantdetermining

   Examples

   cast the deciding vote

   the determinative (or determinant) battle

Noun

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

   Synonyms

   determiner

   Broader terms

   function wordclosed-class word

2. a determining or causal element or factor

   Synonyms

   determinantdeterminerdetermining factorcausal factor

   Broader terms

   cognitive factor

   Examples

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