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What's The Definition Of Desinent?Synonyms | Synonyms for Desinent: Related Terms | Find terms related to Desinent: See Also | Desinent In Webster's Dictionary \Des"i*nent\, a. [L. desinens, p. pr. of desinere,
desitum, to leave off, cease; de- + sinere to let, allow.]
Ending; forming an end; lowermost. [Obs.] ``Their desinent
parts, fish.'' --B. Jonson.
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