Synonyms for determinant

Noun

1. determinant, determiner, determinative, determining factor, causal factor, cognitive factor

usage: a determining or causal element or factor; "education is an important determinant of one's outlook on life"

2. determinant, square matrix

usage: a square matrix used to solve simultaneous equations

Adjective

1. crucial, deciding(prenominal), determinant, determinative, determining(prenominal), decisive (vs. indecisive)

usage: having the power or quality of deciding; "the crucial experiment"; "cast the deciding vote"; "the determinative (or determinant) battle"