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Meaning of 'determinative' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Determinative [ a.]
- Having power to determine; limiting; shaping; directing; conclusive.
2 . Determinative [ n.]
- That which serves to determine.

Meaning of 'determinative' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . determinative [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a determining or causal element or factor
Example in sentence:
  • education is an important determinant of one's outlook on life
2 . determinative [ s]
Meaning (2):
- having the power or quality of deciding
Example in sentence:
  • cast the deciding vote;
  • the crucial experiment;
  • the determinative (or determinant) battle

Nearby Words:

detach detachable detached detaching detachment detail detailed detailer detailing detain

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