determinant
de-ter-mi-nant
noun
A scalar value computed from the elements of a square matrix.
"Calculate the determinant of the matrix."
noun
A factor that decisively influences the nature or outcome of something.
"Diet is a major determinant of health."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: epitope, antigenic determinant, determining factor, causal factor, determinative, determiner, determining, decisive, deciding