Noun Definition

determinant

1.Definition: a determining or causal element or factor

"Education is an important determinant of one's outlook on life"

Related Noun(s):determinative, determiner

Category: General

2.Definition: a square matrix used to solve simultaneous equations

Category: General

3.Definition: the site on the surface of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself

Related Noun(s):epitope

Category: General