DETERMINANT Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

determinant

noun

Definition of determinant

as in factor

formal a thing that controls or influences what happens

—often + of Level of education is often a determinant of income.

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Recent Examples of determinant Vought responded to these setbacks by proposing new grant funding rules that would make political considerations key determinants in which grants get funded. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026 In their perspective published Saturday in the New England Journal of Medicine, a veterinarian and an oncologist quickly point out the social determinants of health at play in this scenario. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 31 Aug. 2026 One of us is a social epidemiologist who studies the social and structural determinants of health, and the other is a prevention scientist who studies risk and protective factors among young people. — Jonathan Wright, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026 That – more than any big throw against the Dolphins defense or impressive high reel – will be the ultimate determinant of his growth. — Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for determinant

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Noun

The survey explores the factors that trigger people to go for outdoor comfort.

— Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
The duration depends on factors including the reason for treatment and whether a patient has had previous clots, Abou-Ismail added.

— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of factor

Noun

OutKick has asked the WNBA to clarify its current requirements and enforcement, whether discipline is planned or under consideration, and whether teams have received instructions about being on the court.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
But the public listing itself should not eliminate a company from consideration.

— Chris Russo, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2026

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