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.

Related 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

Dissimilar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of determinant

That – more than any big throw against the Dolphins defense or impressive high reel – will be the ultimate determinant of his growth. — Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026

Serlie and colleagues are now studying determinants of weight loss success after bariatric surgery. — Crystal Gwizdala, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026

But the costs of the race will also be destiny determinants, as investors question the massive sums of capital being deployed and the timeline for seeing a return on the investment. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 27 July 2026

That said, how a hitter does with the stick is the main determinant of their value, and the most sustainable part of their performance. — Owen Poindexter, New York Times, 14 July 2026