English Explanatory Dictionary

definiens

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The word or phrase that defines the definiendum in a definition.

Pronunciation

/dɪˈfɪnɪɛnz/ /deːˈfiːnieːns/ /diːˈfaɪnɪɛːnz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-definiens.wav

Word forms

definiens definientia

Etymology

From Latin, substantive use of dēfīniēns (“[a] defining”), present active participle of dēfīniō.

Related words

define definiendum definition
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