determinant vs deciding

determinant and deciding both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
determinant	Yes	Yes	No	No
deciding	Yes	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, determinant and deciding are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of determinant include determinative, determining.

determinant (noun)	deciding (noun)
a determining or causal element or factor	the cognitive process of reaching a decision
a square matrix used to solve simultaneous equations
the site on the surface of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself

determinant (adjective)	deciding (adjective)
having the power or quality of deciding	having the power or quality of deciding