Synonyms of determinant

determinant

noun

as in factor

formal a thing that controls or influences what happens

—often + of

Level of education is often a determinant of income.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• factor
• consideration
• cause
• causation
• causality
• antecedent
• reason
• incentive
• occasion
• stimulus
• impetus
• mother
• source
• origin
• be-all and end-all
• inspiration
• alpha and omega
• root
• spring
• instigation

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ramification
• conclusion
• effect
• end
• repercussion
• development
• product
• result
• issue
• outcome
• consequence
• sequence
• corollary
• fruit
• denouement
• fate
• side effect
• outgrowth
• resultant
• dénouement
• upshot
• by-product
• sequel
• aftermath
• side reaction
• aftereffect