Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
determinator
Noun
/dɪˈtɜːrmɪnˌeɪtər/
Definition
A term used to refer to a word that determines or specifies the reference of a noun, often functioning as a modifying element in phrases.
Examples
- The clear determinator in the phrase “the dog” helps identify a specific dog.
- In the sentence “Many students succeeded,” the word “many” acts as a determinator modifying “students.”
- Words like “all,” “some,” and “this” are common determinators in English.
Meaning
The function of a word that helps to define or limit the reference of a noun, clarifying its meaning in context.
Synonyms
- Modifier
- Specifier
- Qualifier
