determinant
Translation
determinant, determining factor, cause
Examples
Age is a key determinant of health.
Age is a key determinant of health.
He calculated the determinant of the matrix.
He calculated the determinant of the matrix.
Grammar Patterns
((a determinant)) ((of sth.)) a factor that decides something Age is a key determinant of health.
Similar Words
Synonyms: factor, cause, influence
Etymology
From Latin 'determinare' ('to determine, to set bounds'). The '-ant' suffix indicates an agent or factor.
Memory Tips
A determinant is something that *determines* an outcome. Link it to the verb 'to determine'.