Definitions
- Referring to a factor or condition that influences or determines the outcome of something. - Describing a situation where a decision or result is already set or predetermined by external factors. - Talking about a cause or reason that leads to a particular effect or consequence.
- Referring to a factor or condition that has a decisive or crucial impact on something. - Describing a situation where a particular factor or condition determines the outcome or result. - Talking about a cause or reason that is the primary influence or determining factor for a particular outcome or decision.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe factors or conditions that have an impact on the outcome of something.
- 2Both words can be used as adjectives or nouns.
- 3Both words refer to causes or reasons that lead to a particular effect or consequence.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Predeterminant is less commonly used than determinative.
- 2Impact: Predeterminant implies a significant but not necessarily decisive impact, while determinative suggests a crucial or decisive impact.
- 3Timing: Predeterminant implies a factor that exists before the outcome, while determinative suggests a factor that determines the outcome at the time of decision-making.
- 4Connotation: Predeterminant can have a negative connotation, suggesting that the outcome is predetermined and cannot be changed, while determinative is more neutral and can imply a positive or negative impact depending on the context.
- 5Scope: Predeterminant can refer to a broader range of factors or conditions, while determinative typically refers to a single, specific factor or condition.
Remember this!
Predeterminant and determinative are synonyms that describe factors or conditions that have an impact on the outcome of something. However, predeterminant implies a significant but not necessarily decisive impact, while determinative suggests a crucial or decisive impact. Additionally, predeterminant can have a negative connotation and refer to a broader range of factors, while determinative is more neutral and typically refers to a single, specific factor or condition.
