definiendum

noun de·fin·i·en·dum \di-ˌfi-nē-ˈen-dəm\

plural de·fin·i·en·da\-də\

Definition of DEFINIENDUM

: an expression that is being defined

Latin, something to be defined, neuter of definiendus, gerundive of definire

First Known Use: 1871

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