- clincher, determiner, determining factor - an argument that is conclusive
--1 is a kind of argument, statement
Derived form: verb determine7 - determiner, determinative - one of a limited class of noun modifiers that determine the referents of noun phrases
--2 is a kind of function word, closed-class word
--2 has particulars: articleDerived form: verb determine4 - determinant, determiner, determinative, determining factor, causal factor - a determining or causal element or factor; "education is an important determinant of one's outlook on life"
--3 is a kind of cognitive factor
--3 has particulars: clincher, decisive factor; influenceDerived form: verb determine4