Understanding Definition
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Understanding Definition
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Formal vs. Extended
• Water is a liquid which consists of two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen.
• Water is a liquid which consists of two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen. It is colorless, tasteless, and odorless. It boils at 100 degrees Celsius, and freezes at 0 degrees Celsius.
Intensional vs. Extensional
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Denotative vs. Connotative
5 Rules of Connotative Definition 1. Focus on Essential Feature 2. No Circularity 3. Capture Correct Extension 4. Avoid Figurative Language 5. Be Affirmative
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Types of Extensional Definitions
•Ostensive: (Extensional) - Merely points out an object referred by a term. (HINT: Red Color) •Quasi-ostensive: (Extensional) - Point object referred to by the term & also describes it. (HINT: Yellow Color - Lemon) •By Example
Types of Intensional Definition
• Etymological Definition: Origin of Word (Geos + Graphis) • By Synonym: By Meaning • Operational Definition: In Science & Conditional, Something is X
• Genus vs. Differentia only and only if….
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Lexical / Reportive Definition
•Existing Meaning of Term •Make term precise ( ) •For Example, •Prime Number: Number � � Divisible + by � � � 1 and Itself •How to Define Color Red?
Stipulative Definition
• Arbitrarily assign meaning to newly introduced symbol • For Example, • CAT - Common Aptitude Test • CAT – Come At Time
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Precising Definition
•Eliminate Ambiguity or Vagueness •Senior Citizens will get Discount on Railway Booking. (HINT: Age not Defined)
Theoretical Definition
• Help in General Understanding or Scientific Practice
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Persuasive Definition
•Influence Attitude or Stir Emotions
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