determinative
determinative · more determinative · most determinative
That determines somethingThat determines something.
US/dɪtˈɝmɪnətˌɪv/
Meaning
2 sensesThat determines something.
Sufficient to decide something (such as a question of fact or of law).
When assigning custody, the preference of the child will be considered, but it is not determinative.
More definitions
- having the power or quality of deciding
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From Middle French déterminatif. Equivalent to determine + -ative.From Middle French déterminatif. Equivalent to determine + -ative.
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Forms
more determinative, most determinative| Comparative | more determinative Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most determinative Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- having the power or quality of deciding:decidingdeterminantdetermining
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form