definiens

[dih-fin-ee-uhnz]

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.

definiens

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of definiens¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of definiens¹

Latin: defining

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.

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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.

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