Chapter 11 New Flashcards
the definition of a word found in a dictionary
lexical definition
A declaration of the meaning of a word or phrase that does not already have an established one.
stipulative 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.
precising definition
A stipulative or lexical definition that is associated with a particular scientific theory.
theoretical definition
A fallacious definition, not found in any dictionary, that is intended to persuade someone.
persuasive definition
The object or idea to which a word points or symbolizes.
referent
The quality of being unclear in meaning; the capacity to be understood in two or more ways
ambiguilty
Inclined or prejudiced to a particular position
biased
A written or spoken symbol that represents something else.
linguistic token
