DETERMINATIVE
(noun, adj.sat, adj.)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Determinative.
Determinative - as a noun
One of a limited class of noun modifiers that determine the referents of noun phrases
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
determiner13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
closed-class wordfunction wordHyponyms (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 factordeterminant14determiner13determining factorHypernyms (Closely Related)
cognitive factorHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Determinative - as an adjective satellite
Having the power or quality of deciding
Example: "Cast the deciding vote"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deciding13determinant14determining15Determinative - as an adjective
Determining (deciding) something.
Example Sentences
"The determinative in this case is a dash."
"The determinative is used to clarify the meaning of the word."
"In the ancient Egyptian language, determinatives were used to show the class of words."
"The determinative at the end of the word indicates that it is a plant name."
"The determinative can give crucial information about the word's function in a sentence."
Word Game Points
Is DETERMINATIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, determinative is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DETERMINATIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.
Is DETERMINATIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, determinative is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDETERMINATIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is DETERMINATIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, determinative is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDETERMINATIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
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