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Determiner - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A determiner is a word used before a noun to specify its reference, such as articles (a, an, the), possessives (my, your), or quantifiers (some, many). It helps clarify meaning in a sentence.

determiner

/dɪˈtɜrmənər/ /dɪˈtɜːmɪnə/

Definition:

A word that modifies a noun to indicate reference, quantity, or possession (e.g., "the," "some," "my").

Synonyms:

modifier, specifier, qualifier

Part of Speech:

adjective, noun

Antonyms:

indefinite, uncertain

Common Collocations:

definite article, possessive determiner, demonstrative determiner, quantifier determiner, interrogative determiner

Derivatives:

determination, deterministic

Usage Tips:

Use determiners before nouns to specify which one or how many (e.g., "this book," "many apples").

Common Phrases:

the more the merrier, a few good men, all in all

Etymology:

From Latin *determinare*, meaning "to limit or fix boundaries."

Examples:

  • 1. The dog barked at the stranger.
  • 2. She bought some apples at the market.
  • 3. This is my favorite book.
  • 4. Few students completed the assignment on time.

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