Lessons 1-5 Flashcards
Learn vocabulary from Lessons 1-5 (17 cards)
term
a concept that is expressed precisely in words.
definition
a statement that gives the meaning of a term
ambiguous
when a word has more than one possible meaning
lexical definition
single, established meaning; the definition found in the dictionary
precising definition
A definition that reduces the vagueness of a term in a particular situation.
vague
a word whose extent is unclear
stipulative definition
A definition for a new word, or for an existing word applied in a new way.
theoretical definition
A definition that provides a theoretical (e.g. scientific or philosophical) meaning of a term.
persuasive definition
A definition intended to influence the attitudes and emotions of an audience toward the term.
genus
a term that is more general, broad, or abstract than the original term and includes it.
species
a term that is more specific, narrow, or concrete than the original term and is included by it.
genus and species hierarchy
A chart that shows the relationships between the genera and species of a set of terms.
mutually exclusive
do not overlap
exhaustive
no other types exist
extension
the sum of all individual objects described by a term
intension
the sum of all the common attributes denoted by a term
6 Rules for Defining by Genus and Difference
- A definition should state the essential attributes of the term. 2. A definition should not be circular. 3. A definition should not be too broad or too narrow. 4. A definition should not be unclear or figurative. 5. A definition should be stated positively, if possible. 6. A definition should be of the same part of speech as the term.
