A determining factor; an element that determines the nature of something.

Serving to determine or limit; determinative.

plural of determinant

(grammar) A member of a class of words functioning in a noun phrase to identify or distinguish a referent without describing or modifying it.

To set the boundaries or limits of. / To ascertain definitely; to figure out, find out, or conclude by analyzing, calculating, or investigating.

The act of determining, or the state of being determined. / Direction or tendency to a certain end; impulsion.

(philosophy) The doctrine that all actions are determined by the current state and immutable laws of the universe, with no possibility of choice.

present participle of determine

Decided; resolute, possessing much determination.

simple past tense and past participle of determine