a determining or causal element or factor; education is an important determinant of ones outlook on life
[ Syn: determiner , determinative , determining factor , causal factor ]
the site on the surface of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself
[ Syn: antigenic determinant , epitope ]
a square matrix used to solve simultaneous equations
determinant (n.)
having the power or quality of deciding; the crucial experiment; cast the deciding vote; the determinative (or determinant) battle
[ Syn: deciding , determinative , determining ]