"definee" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: definees [plural]
Etymology: From define + -ee. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|define|ee}} define + -ee Head templates: {{en-noun}} definee (plural definees)
  1. (logic) One that is being defined. Categories (topical): Logic

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