definiens


de·fin·i·ens

noun \di-ˈfi-nē-ˌenz\
plural de·fin·i·en·tia\di-ˌfi-nē-ˈen(t)-shē-ə\

Definition of DEFINIENS

: an expression that defines : definition

Origin of DEFINIENS

Latin, present participle of definire
First Known Use: 1838

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