< /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.
noun plural definientia (dɪˌfɪnɪˈɛnʃə)
- the word or words used to define or give an account of the meaning of another word, as in a dictionary entryCompare definiendum