definiens
[ dih-fin-ee-uhnz ]
noun,plural de·fin·i·en·tia [dih-fin-ee-en-shuh, -shee-uh]. /dɪˌfɪn iˈɛn ʃə, -ʃi ə/.
something that defines, especially the defining part of a dictionary entry.
Logic. an expression in terms of which another may be adequately defined.
Origin of definiens
1- Compare definiendum.
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British Dictionary definitions for definiens
definiens
/ (dɪˈfɪnɪənz) /
nounplural definientia (dɪˌfɪnɪˈɛnʃə)
the word or words used to define or give an account of the meaning of another word, as in a dictionary entry: Compare definiendum
Origin of definiens
1Latin: defining
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