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determinant

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/dɪˈtɜːrmɪnənt/ · de-ter-mi-nant

A factor that decisively affects the nature or outcome of something.

Meanings

nounformal

A factor that decisively affects the nature or outcome of something.

ایک عنصر جو کسی چیز کی نوعیت یا نتیجے پر فیصلہ کن اثر ڈالے.

متعین

muta‘yin

Synonyms

factorvariablecomponentعنصرسببعامل

Antonyms

randomnessindecisionuncertaintyاکھڑغیر یقینیپراگندہ

Common Collocations

  • key determinant
  • determinant of success
  • economic determinant

Example Sentences

Education is a key determinant of a person's future opportunities.

تعلیم ایک اہم متعین ہے جو ایک شخص کے مستقبل کے مواقع کو متاثر کرتی ہے.

Taleem aik ahem muta'yin hai jo aik shakhs ke mustaqbil ke moqay ko mutasir karti hai.

The determinant of the equation can be calculated using matrix methods.

معادلے کا متعین میٹرکس کے طریقوں کا استعمال کرتے ہوئے حساب کیا جا سکتا ہے.

Muadlay ka muta'yin matrix ke tareeqon ka istemal karte hue hisaab kiya ja sakta hai.

Consumer behavior is a crucial determinant in marketing strategies.

صارف کے رویے کی مارکیٹنگ کی حکمت عملیوں میں ایک اہم متعین ہے.

Sarif ke rawaiye ki marketing ki hikmat-e-amliyon mein aik ahem muta'yin hai.

Easily Confused With

deterministic:While 'determinant' refers to a defining factor, 'deterministic' describes processes that are predetermined without randomness.

Word Family

determine
verbمتعین کرنا
determination
nounعزم

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember that a determinant can determine the outcome of a situation.

Imagine a scale where different factors tip the balance, determining the result.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "determinans" — determining, defining

First known use: 19th century

The word 'determinant' originated from Latin and has been used in English since the early 19th century, primarily in mathematics and science.