Determiner

/dɪˈtɜːrmɪnər/
noun

A word that introduces a noun, like 'the', 'a', 'this', 'my', etc.

'The' in 'the cat' is a determiner.
Visual representation of "determiner" - A word that introduces a noun, like 'the', 'a', 'this', 'my', etc.

Often appears as...

  • 'a/an' determiner
  • 'possessive' determiner

Usage tips

Academic

noun

In mathematics, the number calculated from a square matrix.

We use determiner to find if the matrix has an inverse or not.
Visual representation of "determiner" - In mathematics, the number calculated from a square matrix.

Often appears as...

  • matrix determiner
  • determiner of a matrix

Usage tips

Technical

noun

A word that introduces a noun, like 'the', 'a', 'this', 'my', etc.

'The' in 'the cat' is a determiner.
Visual representation of "determiner" - A word that introduces a noun, like 'the', 'a', 'this', 'my', etc.

Often appears as...

  • 'a/an' determiner
  • 'possessive' determiner

Usage tips

Academic

noun

In mathematics, the number calculated from a square matrix.

We use determiner to find if the matrix has an inverse or not.
Visual representation of "determiner" - In mathematics, the number calculated from a square matrix.

Often appears as...

  • matrix determiner
  • determiner of a matrix

Usage tips

Technical

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "determiner"
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Noun Introduction

Determiners signal that a noun or a noun phrase will follow.

Illustration for Noun Introduction
In 'every student', 'every' is a determiner.
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Quantity Clue

Some determiners, like 'few' or 'many', give information about the quantity.

Illustration for Quantity Clue
'Many people' indicates a large number.
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Specificity

Determiners can tell us if the noun is specific ('the') or general ('a').

Illustration for Specificity
'A cat' could be any cat, but 'the cat' is one specific cat.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Noun Introduction

Determiners signal that a noun or a noun phrase will follow.

Illustration for Noun Introduction
In 'every student', 'every' is a determiner.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Quantity Clue

Some determiners, like 'few' or 'many', give information about the quantity.

Illustration for Quantity Clue
'Many people' indicates a large number.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Specificity

Determiners can tell us if the noun is specific ('the') or general ('a').

Illustration for Specificity
'A cat' could be any cat, but 'the cat' is one specific cat.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Noun Introduction

Determiners signal that a noun or a noun phrase will follow.

Illustration for Noun Introduction
In 'every student', 'every' is a determiner.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Quantity Clue

Some determiners, like 'few' or 'many', give information about the quantity.

Illustration for Quantity Clue
'Many people' indicates a large number.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Specificity

Determiners can tell us if the noun is specific ('the') or general ('a').

Illustration for Specificity
'A cat' could be any cat, but 'the cat' is one specific cat.
Visual representation of the word "Determiner"

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Quote examples

Mary Wiseman

American Actress

As an actor, I'm always interested in my characters getting into trouble, because conflict is, you know, the great determiner of someone's mettle.
Portrait of Mary Wiseman

Quote examples

Mary Wiseman

American Actress

As an actor, I'm always interested in my characters getting into trouble, because conflict is, you know, the great determiner of someone's mettle.
Portrait of Mary Wiseman
Example 1 of 1
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