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determinative

UK
/dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nə.tɪv/
US
/dɪˈtɜr.mɪ.nə.tɪv/

Translations

determinativenoun
determinatives
pl
UK
/dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nə.tɪv/
US
/dɪˈtɝː.mə.nə.tɪv/
déterminantTerme de grammaire ; article, démonstratif, possessif, etc.
In the phrase 'the book', 'the' is a determinative that specifies the noun 'book'.
Dans l’expression « the book », « the » est un déterminant qui précise le nom « book ».
déterminantSens général ; facteur ou élément décisif.
The weather was a determinative in deciding whether the event would be held outdoors.
La météo a été un déterminant dans la décision de tenir ou non l’événement en plein air.
Additional translations
déterminatifEn égyptologie, signe ajouté après un mot pour en préciser la catégorie sémantique.
Synonyms
contributor
decisive factor
determinant
decider
influencer
determinativeadjective
more determinative
Comp.
most determinative
Super.
UK
/dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nə.tɪv/
US
/dɪˈtɜr.mɪ.nə.tɪv/
déterminantSens général ; surtout dans le registre courant et scientifique.
The determinative factor in the decision was the cost of the project.
Le facteur déterminant dans la décision était le coût du projet.
Additional translations
déterminatifSurtout en grammaire et en linguistique.
Synonyms
definitive
critical
resolute
conclusive
decisive

Definitions

determinativenoun
A word, such as an article or a demonstrative, that introduces a noun and specifies it as known or unknown, singular or plural, etc.
In the phrase 'the book', 'the' is a determinative that specifies the noun 'book'.
A factor or element that determines the nature or outcome of something.
The weather was a determinative in deciding whether the event would be held outdoors.
In Egyptian hieroglyphics, a sign placed after a word to indicate its semantic category and aid in interpretation.
The owl symbol functions as a determinative to show that the preceding signs represent a bird.
determinativeadjective
Having the power or tendency to determine or decide something.
The determinative factor in the decision was the cost of the project.
Serving to define or limit the meaning of a word or phrase.
In the phrase 'the red apple,' the word 'red' is determinative, specifying which apple is being referred to.
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