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definiens

de·fin·i·ens [ də fínnee ènz ] (plural de·fin·i·en·tia [ də fìnnee énshə, də fìnnee énshee ə ])


noun 
Definition:
 
definition words: the words used to define a word or expression, e.g. in a dictionary or glossary ( technical )

[Late 19th century. < medieval Latin, "something that defines" < present participle of Latin definire (see define)]
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