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. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. désinentiel. ] Terminal. [ 1913 Webster ]
Furthermore, b, as a desinential element, has a dynamic function. Fitzed. Hall. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. indesinens. See In- not, and Desinent. ] Not ceasing; perpetual. [ Obs. ] Baxter. --