definiimi
Definiimi is a neologism used in semantics and philosophy of language to describe the minimal, context-insensitive content required to define a term within a domain of discourse. A definiimi is not a word or a synonym; it is the nucleus of a definition—the essential features, properties, or constraints that distinguish the term from other terms in the same category.
Usage and scope: In analysis of definitions, researchers propose that a good definition relies on one or
Illustration: The definiimi of 'triangle' could be stated as: 'a planar figure with exactly three straight sides.'
Relation and debates: The definiimi concept interacts with synonymy, loans, and borderline cases. Critics argue that
See also: Definition, semantic nucleus, essential property, dictionary theory.