Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
determiner
grammatical term
/dɪˈtɜːrmɪnər/
Definition
A determiner is a word that introduces a noun and helps to indicate specificity, quantity, or possession.
Examples
- The this book is interesting.
- She has three apples.
- My car is parked outside.
Meaning
Determiners are used in a sentence to provide context about a noun. They can specify which noun you’re referring to and help clarify if it is singular or plural, definite or indefinite.
Synonyms
- article
- quantifier
- modifier
