Synonyms of the word

determinant

• n. A determining factor; an element that determines the nature of something.
• n. (linear algebra) The unique scalar function over square matrices which is distributive over matrix multiplication,…
• n. (biology) A substance that causes a cell to adopt a particular fate.
• adj. Serving to determine or limit; determinative.

crucial

• adj. Being essential or decisive for determining the outcome or future of something; extremely important.
• adj. (archaic) Cruciform or cruciate; cross-shaped.
• adj. (slang, chiefly Jamaica) Term of approval, particularly when applied to reggae music.

deciding

• v. present participle of decide.

decisive

• adj. Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy;…
• adj. Marked by promptness and decision.

determinative

• n. (linguistics) An ideogram used to mark semantic categories of words in logographic scripts.
• n. (grammar) A member of a class of words functioning in a noun phrase to identify or distinguish a referent…
• adj. Determining (deciding) something.

determiner

• n. (grammar) A member of a class of words functioning in a noun phrase to identify or distinguish a referent…
• n. (grammar) A dependent function in a noun phrase marking the NP as definite or indefinite. This function…
• n. Something that determines, or helps someone to determine, something else.

determining

• v. present participle of determine.

epitope

• n. (biochemistry) That part of a biomolecule (such as a protein) that is the target of an immune response.

site

• n. (obsolete) Sorrow, grief.
• n. The place where anything is fixed; situation; local position.
• n. A place fitted or chosen for any certain permanent use or occupation.
• n. The posture or position of a thing.
• n. A computer installation, particularly one associated with an intranet or internet service or telecommunications.
• n. A website.
• n. (category theory) A category together with a choice of Grothendieck topology.
• n. Region of a protein, a piece of DNA or RNA where chemical reactions take place.
• n. A part of the body which has been operated on.
• v. (architecture) To situate or place a building.

situation

• n. The way in which something is positioned vis-à-vis its surroundings.
• n. The place in which something is situated; a location.
• n. Position or status with regard to conditions and circumstances.
• n. The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.
• n. (Britain) A position of employment; a post.
• n. A difficult or unpleasant set of circumstances; a problem.