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noun
1.
a determining agent or factor.
2.
Mathematics. an algebraic expression of the sum of products of elements, each with an appropriate algebraic sign, usually written in a square array and used in the solution of systems of linear equations.
3.
Also called antigenic determinant, epitope. Immunology. any site on an antigen molecule at which an antibody can bind, the chemical structure of the site determining the specific combining antibody.
4.
Genetics Archaic. a gene.
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Determinant
is always a great word to know.
So is natural logarithm. Does it mean:
| graph of a relation which approaches more closely the further the graph is followed |
| logarithm to the base e, where e is an irrational constant |
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| determinant (dɪˈtɜːmɪnənt) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | serving to determine or affect |
| —n | |
| 2. | a factor, circumstance, etc, that influences or determines |
| 3. | maths Compare matrix a square array of elements that represents the sum of certain products of these elements, used to solve simultaneous equations, in vector studies, etc |
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Word Origin & History
determinant
from L. determinantem (nom. determinans), prp. of determinare (see determine).
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Medical Dictionary
determinant de·ter·mi·nant (dĭ-tûr'mə-nənt)
n.
An influencing or determining element or factor.
Antigenic determinant.
Tending or serving to determine.
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