Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

determinative

Adjective / Noun

/dɪˈtɜːrmɪnətɪv/

Definition

Serving to determine or establish something.

Examples

The determinative context of the sentence was crucial for understanding the author’s intent.
In grammar, determinative adjectives help convey specificity in a noun phrase.
He used a determinative approach to analyze the data effectively.

Meaning

In linguistic terms, a determinative is a word or element that helps to specify or clarify the meaning of another word, often indicating definiteness, quantity, or identity.