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definiens
[ dih-fin-ee-uhnz ]
noun
, plural de·fin·i·en·tia [dih-fin-ee-, en, -sh, uh, -shee-, uh].
- something that defines, especially the defining part of a dictionary entry.
- Logic. an expression in terms of which another may be adequately defined.
definiens
/ dɪˈfɪnɪənz /
noun
- See definiendumthe 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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Word History and Origins
Origin of definiens1
1870–75; < Latin dēfīniēns, present participle of dēfīnīre; define
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Word History and Origins
Origin of definiens1
Latin: defining
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