Classify by type of definition Flashcards
As it represents the main part of this section, you'll be provided with definitions to indicate the type (14 cards)
Pointing at a tree and saying, “This is a tree.”
Definition by Ostension
“Happy means joyful.”
Definition by Synonymy
“A mammal is an animal that nurses its young, like a dog or a cat.”
Definition by Context or Typical Exemplar
“A triangle is a polygon with three sides.”
Definition by Genus and Differentia
Pointing at a chair and saying, “This is a chair.”
Definition by Ostension
“‘Intelligent’ means smart.”
Definition by Synonymy
“A reptile is an animal that lays eggs and has scales, like a snake or a lizard.”
Definition by Context or Typical Exemplar
“A square is a quadrilateral with four equal sides and four right angles.”
Definition by Genus and Differentia
Classify between real and nominal definition
a) “Water is a substance composed of hydrogen and oxygen in a 2:1 ratio.”
b) “The term ‘water’ refers to the colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid that forms seas, rivers, and rain.”
a) “Water is a substance composed of hydrogen and oxygen in a 2:1 ratio.” Real Definition → Explains the essence or inherent nature of an object
b) “The term ‘water’ refers to the colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid that forms seas, rivers, and rain.” Nominal Definition → Explains the meaning of the word that denotes the object
Classify between extentional and cognitive definition:
a) “A planet is a celestial body that orbits a star, has enough mass to be spherical, and has cleared its orbit of other objects.”
b) “The planets in the solar system are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.”
a) “A planet is a celestial body that orbits a star, has enough mass to be spherical, and has cleared its orbit of other objects.” Cognitive Definition → Explains the meaning of a word in an understandable way.
b) “The planets in the solar system are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.” Extensional Definition → Lists the elements that belong to a category.
Is this definition real or nominal?
“Salt is a crystalline substance composed primarily of sodium and chloride ions.”
Real Definition → Explains the essence or inherent nature of an object.
Is this definition real or nominal?
“The term ‘salt’ refers to the white, granular substance commonly used to season food.”
Nominal Definition → Explains the meaning of the word that denotes the object.
Is this definition extentional or cognitive?
“The continents of the world are Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, and South America.”
Extensional Definition → Lists the elements that belong to a category.
Is this definition extentional or cognitive?
“A continent is a large continuous landmass on Earth’s surface, typically separated by oceans or other natural boundaries.”
Cognitive Definition → Explains the meaning of a word in an understandable way.
