Additionals Flashcards
1
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Thing to be/being defined
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specie
2
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a broad category or class of an object being defined
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genus
3
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a unique characteristic that sets it apart from other objects within the same genus
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differentia
4
Q
A type of definition that has species, genus, and differentia
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formal definition
5
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A type of definition that is either missing one part of the definition, or is a general statement with no distinguishing description
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informal definition
6
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A type of definition with a species, genus, and differentia but with the additional of added definitions and descriptions
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extended definition
7
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This is a ‘contextual ‘definition. It is a definition of a term based on how it is measured or used in a specific context. It focuses on practical application of a word
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operational definition
