determinantaladj.
/dɪˌtəːmɪˈnantəl/ Mathematics.
Relating to determinants; consisting of or expressed as a determinant: see determinant n. 3.
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1867 C. L. Dodgson Elem. Treat. Determinants 12 The determinantal coefficient of any Element of a square Block is the Determinant of its complemental Minor.
1879 W. Thomson & P. G. Tait Treat. Nat. Philos. (new ed.) I: Pt. i. §337 Roots..of a determinantal equation.
1892 Daily News 24 Mar. 3/5 Essay on ‘Determinantal Theorems’.
1968 L. Fox & D. F. Mayers Computing Methods for Scientists & Engineers v. 95 Finding a zero of some function expressed in determinantal form.
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