definiens









definiens


< /dɪˌfɪn iˈɛn ʃə, -ʃi ə/.

  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.

noun plural definientia (dɪˌfɪnɪˈɛnʃə)

  1. the word or words used to define or give an account of the meaning of another word, as in a dictionary entryCompare definiendum
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