In the definition "'Chill' means a sensation of cold attended with shivering," the definiens is:
A) A sensation of cold attended with shivering.
B) Cold attended with shivering.
C) Chill.
D) Attended with shivering.
E) Sensation.

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The definiens is the phrase that explains the meaning of the term being defined. In this case, "a sensation of cold attended with shivering" is the phrase that is explaining the meaning of the term "chill." Therefore, A is the correct choice.

In the Definition "'Chill' Means a Sensation of Cold Attended