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determinant

de·ter·mi·nant [ di túrminənt ]


noun  (plural de·ter·mi·nants)
Definition:
 
1. cause: a factor that causes or influences something

2. mathematics array of mathematical elements: a square array of elements that itself has a numerical value, used in various mathematical processes such as solving simultaneous equations and studying linear transformations



adjective 
Definition:
 
causal: causing or influencing something

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