definiens
definiens · definientia
The word or phrase that defines the definiendum in a definitionThe word or phrase that defines the definiendum in a definition.
/dɪˈfɪnɪɛnz/
Meaning
1 sensesThe word or phrase that defines the definiendum in a definition.
Origin
From Latin, substantive use of dēfīniēns (“[a] defining”), present active participle of dēFrom Latin, substantive use of dēfīniēns (“[a] defining”), present active participle of dēfīniō.
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Forms
plural: definientia| Singular | definiens |
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| Plural | definientia |
irregular · Lesson
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular