definiens

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Definition of definiens in English English dictionary

The word or phrase that defines the definiendum in a definition

In the defining statement “A lake is a large, landlocked, naturally occurring stretch of water”, “large, landlocked, naturally occurring stretch of water” is the definiens.

That which defines the definiendum in a definition

Hyphenation

de·fin·i·ens

Etymology

() From Latin, substantive use of dēfīniēns (“ defining”), present active participle of dēfīniō (“I set bounds to”, “I define”).