definiens

[ dih-fin-ee-uhnz ]

noun

, plural de·fin·i·en·tia [dih-fin-ee-, en, -sh, uh, -shee-, uh].

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.

definiens

/ dɪˈfɪnɪənz /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of definiens¹

1870–75; < Latin dēfīniēns, present participle of dēfīnīre; define

Word History and Origins

Origin of definiens¹

Latin: defining