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determinants

  • plural
    of determinant.
    determinant
    noun
    a determining agent or factor.

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Fourth: Housing is one of the most important determinants of our health.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 23, 2026

"For many years, lifespan was attributed mainly to non-genetic factors, fueling skepticism about genetic determinants of longevity."

From Science Daily ● Apr. 13, 2026

UT Austin also educates medical professionals in “social determinants of health,” according to its website.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2025

"To break free from the poverty trap, it is essential to first break the primary vicious circle by addressing its root causes - namely the key determinants of economic growth," he says.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2025

First, Dobzhansky noted, genotypes were not the sole determinants of phenotypes.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee