"definite description" meaning in English

See definite description in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: definite descriptions [plural]
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  1. (logic, philosophy) Alternative form of definitive description Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: definitive description
    Sense id: en-definite_description-en-noun-e2ZzVs0E Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Logic, Philosophy Topics: human-sciences, logic, mathematics, philosophy, sciences
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