Simple Definition of determinant

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determinant

noun

plural determinants
formal : a thing that controls or influences what happens
often + of
Level of education is often a determinant of income.

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“Determinant.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/determinant. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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