Determinant Definition & Meaning

determinant
adjective
  1. having the power or quality of deciding; "the crucial experiment"; "cast the deciding vote"; "the determinative (or determinant) battle"
noun
  1. a determining or causal element or factor; "education is an important determinant of one's outlook on life"
  2. the site on the surface of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself
  3. a square matrix used to solve simultaneous equations

"Determinant" in song lyrics

See how determinant is used in real songs:

  • "The coffin or the furnacing, talking more determinant"
    Bubba Sparxxx — Represent

Usage tips for "determinant"

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