determiner

• Sustantivo que designa una palabra o elemento que determina la referencia de un sintagma nominal, como un artículo, un demostrativo o un cuantificador.

A noun referring to a word or element that determines the reference of a noun phrase, such as an article, demonstrative, or quantifier.

1. Conclusive argumentC1formal

   An argument or factor that settles a matter decisively.

   argumento decisivo

   • The final piece of evidence was the determiner in the court case.
   • Her testimony served as a determiner for the jury's decision.
   • The budget constraints were the main determiner of the project's scope.

   Sinónimosclincherdeterminant

2. Grammatical modifierB2formal

   A word or affix that modifies a noun to indicate reference, quantity, or possession, such as 'the', 'a', 'this', or 'some'.

   determinante

   • In the phrase 'the book', 'the' is a determiner.
   • Determiners like 'my' and 'your' show possession.
   • The determiner 'some' indicates an unspecified quantity.

   Sinónimosdeterminative

3. Causal factorC1formal

   A factor that determines or influences an outcome or result.

   factor determinante

   • Genetics can be a strong determiner of physical traits.
   • Education level is often a determiner of career success.
   • The weather was a key determiner of the event's turnout.

   Sinónimoscauseclincherdecisive factordeterminantfactor