Synonyms of determinant

determinant

noun

as in factor

formal a thing that controls or influences what happens

—often + of

Level of education is often a determinant of income.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• factor
• consideration
• cause
• causation
• causality
• antecedent
• reason
• incentive
• occasion
• stimulus
• impetus
• mother
• source
• origin
• be-all and end-all
• inspiration
• alpha and omega
• root
• spring
• instigation

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ramification
• conclusion
• effect
• end
• repercussion
• development
• product
• result
• issue
• outcome
• consequence
• sequence
• corollary
• fruit
• denouement
• fate
• side effect
• outgrowth
• resultant
• dénouement
• upshot
• by-product
• sequel
• aftermath
• side reaction
• aftereffect

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of determinant

Investing in education that emphasizes health equity — addressing the social determinants of health, recognizing disparities, and fostering cultural competence — not only empowers nurses but also improves patient outcomes and the vibrancy of our communities. —Ann Marie P. Mauro, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025

Similarly, social determinants of health can come into play. —Brian Mastroianni, Health, 7 Jan. 2025

These patients already have different social determinants of health like proximity to care and the consequences of implicit bias. —Susan Rinkunas, refinery29.com, 28 Oct. 2024

Another more than $200 million will be invested in hospital and outpatient programs and services designed in part to address social determinants of health such as expanding access to healthy foods, housing, transportation and prescription drugs. —Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024