Definition
- (noun) (grammar) A member of a class of words functioning in a noun phrase to identify or distinguish a referent without describing or modifying it.
- (noun) (grammar) A dependent function in a noun phrase marking the NP as definite or indefinite. This function is usually filled by words in the determinative class but may be filled by other elements such as a genitive pronoun.
- (noun) Something that determines, or helps someone to determine, something else.
Word stats
- Determiner contains 10 letters: 4 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
- It uses 7 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 4.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 13.
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- determine
- interred
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- mined
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Word neighbours
Other 10-letter words
- abandoning
- abbreviate
- abdicating
- abdication
- abductions
- aberration
- abhorrence
- abjuration
- abnegating
- abnegation
- abnormally
- abolishing
- abominable
- abominably
- abominated
- abominates
- aboriginal
- aborigines
Words starting with DET
- detach
- detachable
- detached
- detaches
- detaching
- detachment
- detachments
- detail
- detailed
- detailing
- details
- detain
- detained
- detainee
- detainees
- detaining
- detainment
- detains
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Words ending with NER
Frequently asked questions
What does Determiner mean?
(grammar) A member of a class of words functioning in a noun phrase to identify or distinguish a referent without describing or modifying it.
How many letters are in Determiner?
Determiner has 10 letters.
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