a factor which decisively affects the nature or outcome of something
(影响事物本质或结果的)决定性因素
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pure force of will was the main determinant of his success .他成功的主要决定性因素是他纯粹的意志力。
【生】 决定子,因子;决定簇,决定因素。
【数】 行列式,方阵。
serving to determine or decide something
决定性的。
"early 17th cent.: from Latin