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DETERMINANT

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

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There are 5 meanings of the word Determinant.

Determinant - as a noun

A determining or causal element or factor

Example: "Education is an important determinant of one's outlook on life"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
causal factordeterminativedeterminerdetermining factor
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cognitive factor
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The site on the surface of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
antigenic determinantepitope

A square matrix used to solve simultaneous equations

Determinant - as an adjective satellite

Having the power or quality of deciding

Example: "Cast the deciding vote"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decidingdeterminativedetermining

Determinant - as an adjective

Serving to determine or limit; determinative.

Example Sentences

"The determinant of the matrix A can be calculated using the cofactor expansion method."
"In linear algebra, the determinant is a scalar value that provides information about the matrix."
"The determinant of a 2x2 matrix can be found using the formula ad - bc."
"The value of the determinant can be positive, negative, or zero."
"If the determinant of a matrix is zero, it means the matrix is singular."
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Word Game Points

Is DETERMINANT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, determinant is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DETERMINANT has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is DETERMINANT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, determinant is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DETERMINANT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is DETERMINANT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, determinant is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DETERMINANT has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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