In the definition "'Mandolin' means a twelve-stringed lute," the words "a twelve-stringed lute" are the:
A) Explanandum.
B) Definiendum.
C) Explanans.
D) Definiens.
E) Explicandum.

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In this definition, "mandolin" is the term being defined, so it is the definiendum. "A twelve-stringed lute" is providing the definition, so it is the definiens. Therefore, the correct answer is D, definiens.

In the Definition "'Mandolin' Means a Twelve-Stringed Lute," the Words