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determinative vs clincher

clincher vs determinative

determinative and clincher both are nouns.

determinative is an adjective but clincher is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
determinative Yes Yes No No
clincher Yes No No No
As nouns, clincher is a hyponym of determinative; that is, clincher is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than determinative:
  • determinative: a determining or causal element or factor
  • clincher: a point or fact or remark that settles something conclusively
Other hyponyms of determinative include decisive factor, influence.
determinative (noun) clincher (noun)
a determining or causal element or factor a tool used to clinch nails or bolts or rivets
one of a limited class of noun modifiers that determine the referents of noun phrases a point or fact or remark that settles something conclusively
an argument that is conclusive
determinative (adjective) clincher (adjective)
having the power or quality of deciding
Difference between determinative and clincher

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