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