Definition of Definiens

1. Noun. (semantics) The word or phrase that defines the definiendum in a definition. ¹

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Definition of Definiens

1. [n DEFINIENTIA]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Definiens

definably
definate
definately
definatly
define
defined
defined medium
definedness
definement
definements
definer
definers
defines
definienda
definiendum
definiens (current term)
definientia
defining
defining-vocabulary
defining characteristic
defining characteristics
defining vocabulary
definite
definite-article
definite article
definite articles
definite clause
definite integral
definite integrals
definite quantity

Literary usage of Definiens

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Logic of Definition: Explained and Applied by William Leslie Davidson (1885)
"... thing to be explained; instead of the definiens helping us to the meaning of the definitum, the definitum throws light on the definiens. II. Its Tests. ..."

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