DETERMINATIVES
(noun, adj.sat)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Determinatives.
Determinatives - as a noun
One of a limited class of noun modifiers that determine the referents of noun phrases
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
determiner13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
closed-class wordfunction wordHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A determining or causal element or factor
Example: "Education is an important determinant of one's outlook on life"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
causal factordeterminant14determiner13determining factorHypernyms (Closely Related)
cognitive factorHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Determinatives - as an adjective satellite
Having the power or quality of deciding
Example: "Cast the deciding vote"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deciding13determinant14determining15Example Sentences
"Our determinatives analysis method yielded reliable results."
"The determinatives approach has been widely adopted in linguistic studies."
"The determinatives category helps classify ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs."
"Studies have shown that determinatives elements can influence meaning in Chinese characters."
"The determinatives signs were used to clarify the intended meaning of Chinese characters."
Word Game Points
Is DETERMINATIVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, determinatives is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DETERMINATIVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.
Is DETERMINATIVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, determinatives is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDETERMINATIVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
Is DETERMINATIVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, determinatives is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDETERMINATIVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
