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; see define