DIRIGENT

Etymology

Noun

dirigent (plural dirigents)

(now chiefly, biochemistry) Something that or someone who directs; a director or guide.

(dated, geometry) The line of motion of a describent line or surface that in so moving defines a plane or solid figure; a directrix.

Adjective

dirigent (not comparable)

That directs.

Anagrams

• ingirted

Source: Wiktionary


Dir"i*gent, a. Etym: [L. dirigens, p. pr. of dirigere. See Direct, a.]

Definition: Directing. Baxter.

Dir"i*gent, n. (Geom.)

Definition: The line of motion along which a describent line or surface is carried in the genesis of any plane or solid figure; a directrix. Hutton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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