definiens

American  

[dih-fin-ee-uhnz] / dɪˈfɪn i ənz /

noun

plural

definientia

1. something that defines, especially the defining part of a dictionary entry.

2. Logic. an expression in terms of which another may be adequately defined.

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definiens British  

/ dɪˈfɪnɪənz /

noun

1. the word or words used to define or give an account of the meaning of another word, as in a dictionary entry Compare definiendum

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Etymology

Origin of definiens

1870–75; < Latin dēfīniēns, present participle of dēfīnīre; define

Example Sentences

Only in the cohort comprising much older individuals is there an increase of cortical mature plaques. d, e, Semiquantitative assessment and quantification of neocortical Aβ using Definiens Developer image analysis shows a separation that is similar to that shown in a and b.

From Nature

Only in the cohort comprising much older individuals is there an increase of cortical mature plaques. d, e, Semiquantitative assessment and quantification of neocortical Aβ using Definiens Developer image analysis shows a separation that is similar to that shown in a and b.

From Nature