Determinant

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dɪˈtɜː(ɹ)mɪnÉ™nt/

Noun

1. A determining factor; an element that determines the nature of something
2. (linear algebra) The unique scalar function over square matrices which is distributive over matrix multiplication, multilinear in the rows and columns, and takes the value of 1 for the unit matrix. Abbreviation: det
3. (biology) A substance that causes a cell to adopt a particular fate.

Full definition of determinant

Adjective

1. Serving to determine or limit; determinative.

Anagrams

• detrainment