determinative meaning and definition

DETERMINATIVE noun

Definition of determinative (noun)

1. one of a limited class of noun modifiers that determine the referents of noun phrases
   • synonyms: determiner
2. a determining or causal element or factor
   • "education is an important determinant of one's outlook on life"
   • synonyms: causal factor, determinant, determiner, determining factor

DETERMINATIVE adjective

Definition of determinative (adjective)

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