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definiens

noun de·fin·i·ens \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
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Origin of DEFINIENS

Latin, present participle of definire
First Known Use: 1838

Rhymes with DEFINIENS

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