determinant meaning and definition

DETERMINANT noun

Definition of determinant (noun)

1. a determining or causal element or factor
   • "education is an important determinant of one's outlook on life"
   • synonyms: causal factor, determinative, determiner, determining factor
2. the site on the surface of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself
   • synonyms: antigenic determinant, epitope
3. a square matrix used to solve simultaneous equations

DETERMINANT adjective

Definition of determinant (adjective)

1. having the power or quality of deciding
   • "the crucial experiment"; "cast the deciding vote"; "the determinative (or determinant) battle"
   • synonyms: deciding, determinative, determining