determiˈnantal, a. Math.
(dɪˌtɜːmɪˈnæntəl)
[f. prec. + -al1.]
Relating to determinants; consisting of or expressed as a determinant: see determinant B. 3.
| 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 Thomson & Tait Nat. Phil. I. i. §337 Roots..of a determinantal equation. 1892 Daily News 24 Mar. 3/5 Essay on ‘Determinantal Theorems’. 1968 Fox & Mayers Computing Methods for Scientists & Engineers v. 95 Finding a zero of some function expressed in determinantal form. |