Chapter 11: Definitions Flashcards
Lexical Definition
The definition of a word found in a dictionary or lexicon.
Stipulative Definition
A declaration of the meaning of a word or phrase that does not already have an established use,
Precising Definition
The definition of a word that is consistent with its lexical definition, but which adds further restrictions for the purpose of clarification or scientific precision.
Theoretical Definition
A stipulative or lexical definition that is associated with a particular scientific theory.
Persuasive Definition
A fallacious definition, not found in any dictionary, that is intended to persuade someone, (Rhetorical definition.)
Referent
The object or idea to which a word points or symbolizes.
Ambiguity
The quality of being unclear in meaning; the capacity to be understood in two or more ways.
Biased
Inclined or prejudiced to a particular position.
Linguistic Token
A written or spoken symbol that represents something else. Words are linguistic tokens.
