Meaning : A determining or causal element or factor.
Example :
Education is an important determinant of one's outlook on life.
Synonyms : causal factor, determinative, determiner, determining factor
Meaning : The site on the surface of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself.
Synonyms : antigenic determinant, epitope
Meaning : A square matrix used to solve simultaneous equations.
Meaning : Having the power or quality of deciding.
Example :
The crucial experiment.
Cast the deciding vote.
The determinative (or determinant) battle.
Synonyms : deciding, determinative, determining