determinant
[ dih-tur-muh-nuh nt ]
/ dɪˈtɜr mə nənt /
noun
a determining agent or factor.
Mathematics.
an algebraic expression of the sum of products of elements, each with an appropriate algebraic sign, usually written in a square array and used in the solution of systems of linear equations.
Also called antigenic determinant, epitope. Immunology.
any site on an antigen molecule at which an antibody can bind, the chemical structure of the site determining the specific combining antibody.
Genetics Archaic.
a gene.
Origin of determinant
OTHER WORDS FROM determinant
non·de·ter·mi·nant, nounWords nearby determinant
detergent,
deteriorate,
deterioration,
determinable,
determinacy,
determinant,
determinate,
determination,
determinative,
determinator,
determine
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British Dictionary definitions for determinant
determinant
/ (dɪˈtɜːmɪnənt) /
adjective
serving to determine or affect
noun
a factor, circumstance, etc, that influences or determines
maths
a square array of elements that represents the sum of certain products of these elements, used to solve simultaneous equations, in vector studies, etc
Compare matrix (def. 9)
Medical definitions for determinant
determinant
[ dĭ-tûr′mə-nənt ]
n.
An influencing or determining element or factor.
Antigenic determinant.
adj.
Tending or serving to determine.