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n. - A causal element or factor; Having the power or quality of deciding.

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  • Many of their roots are identical; their plural forms are closely related; and in all the feminine determinative is alike.
  • Well, obviously, this is all coming to what appears to be some kind of determinative and climatic moment here.
  • The law requires the DOJ disclose any document that was "determinative" in formulating a proposed settlement.
  • The sitting figure with the hand to its face is what we call the 'determinative' of 'thought'; and the roll of papyrus that of
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