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DETERMINER

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Determiner.

Determiner - as a noun

An argument that is conclusive

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clincherdetermining factor

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
determinative
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 factordeterminantdeterminativedetermining factor
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cognitive factor
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"In the sentence, 'The dog is barking,' the word 'the' is a determiner."
"A determiner is a word that identifies nouns and specifies their quantity or position."
"Examples of determiners include 'the,' 'a,' 'an,' 'some,' 'this,' and 'that.'"
"The determiner 'my' in the phrase 'my book' indicates possession."
"'Many' is a determiner that indicates a large quantity."
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Word Game Points

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

DETERMINER has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is DETERMINER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, determiner is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DETERMINER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is DETERMINER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, determiner is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DETERMINER has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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