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Tell me about the extension of a term.
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The extention of a term is the sum of all the individual objects described by it.
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Tell me about the intension of a term.
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The intension of a term is the sum of all the common attributes denoted by the term.
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What are the methods of Defining? (3)
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The methods of defining are:
1. Defining by synonym 2. Defining by example. 3. Defining by genus and difference. |
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What are the rules for defining by genus and difference? (6)
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The rules for defining by genus and difference are:
1. 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 nor 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. |