Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

DETERMINATIVES

(noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Determinatives.

Determinatives - as a noun

One of a limited class of noun modifiers that determine the referents of noun phrases

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
determiner
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
closed-class wordfunction word
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A determining or causal element or factor

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

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

Determinatives - as an adjective satellite

Having the power or quality of deciding

Example: "Cast the deciding vote"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decidingdeterminantdetermining

Example Sentences

"Our determinatives analysis method yielded reliable results."
"The determinatives approach has been widely adopted in linguistic studies."
"The determinatives category helps classify ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs."
"Studies have shown that determinatives elements can influence meaning in Chinese characters."
"The determinatives signs were used to clarify the intended meaning of Chinese characters."
View more

Word Game Points

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

DETERMINATIVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is DETERMINATIVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, determinatives is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DETERMINATIVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is DETERMINATIVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, determinatives is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DETERMINATIVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

A-Z Proximities

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen