Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
determiner
noun
/dɪˈtɜːrmɪnər/
Definition
A determiner is a word that introduces a noun and specifies it in terms of definiteness, quantity, possession, etc.
Examples
- The the in ‘the cat’ is a determiner.
- In ‘some dogs’, some serves as a determiner.
- My car is parked outside; my is a determiner here.
Meaning
Determiners help clarify which noun is being referred to in a sentence by providing context about it.
Synonyms
- article
- quantifier
- classifier
