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Definition of Desinent
1. a. Ending; forming an end; lowermost.
Definition of Desinent
1. terminating [adj]
Medical Definition of Desinent
1. Ending; forming an end; lowermost. "Their desinent parts, fish." Origin: L. Desinens, p. Pr. Of desinere, desitum, to leave off, cease; de- + sinere to let, allow. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)