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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dih-fin-ee-uh nz]
- /dɪˈfɪn i ənz/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dih-fin-ee-uh nz]
- /dɪˈfɪn i ənz/
Definitions of definiens word
- noun definiens the word or words used to define or give an account of the meaning of another word, as in a dictionary entry 3
- noun plural definiens something that defines, especially the defining part of a dictionary entry. 1
- noun plural definiens Logic. an expression in terms of which another may be adequately defined. 1
- noun definiens A word, phrase, or symbolic expression used to define something, especially in a dictionary entry, or introducing a word or symbol into a logical system by providing a statement of its meaning. 1
- noun definiens (semantics) The word or phrase that defines the definiendum in a definition. 0
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Origin of definiens
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
1870-75; < Latin dēfīniēns, present participle of dēfīnīre; see define
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Parts of speech for Definiens
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definiens popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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