Chapter 3

Question 0

Exclusionary Rule

Answer 0

Excludes all things inappropriate to terms

Question 1

Inclusionary rule of definition

Answer 1

Includes all things appropriate for term

Question 2

Adaptation Rule

Answer 2

Phrase defs so meanings are appropriate to props figurative ground.

Question 3

Neutrality Rule

Answer 3

Phrase defs to avoid unnecessary emotionality.

Question 4

Clarity Rule

Answer 4

Phrase defs so they are understood better than their own definition of the term.

Question 5

Equivocal terms
Vague terms
Technical terms
New terms
Coined terms

Answer 5

Equivocal- two or more equally correct meanings
Vague- “ambiguous” terms have shades of meaning; they lack clear-cut definitions
Technical- jargon or specialized
New- do not exist in common vocab
Coined- invented when a convenient term does not already exist

Question 6

Definition by:
Synonym
Authority
Example
Function
Operation

Answer 6

Synonym- a more familiar word similar to term
Authority- “field-specific” sources
Example-provide a relevant one
Function- defined by the function of an object, instrument, agency, or concept performs
Operation- clarify term by explaining it as the result of a series of steps