Definition And Meaning

Question 1

What is definition?

Answer 1

Definition is a statement that explains what a thing is…

It is a mental processe in which the nature of a thing is clarified in relation to other element involved in it.

Question 2

What are the types of definition

Answer 2

Real definition
Nominal definition
Descriptive definition.

Question 3

What is real definition?

Answer 3

Real definition is a statement that explains what a thing is in itself.

It reaches out the nature , purpose or properties of a thing

Question 4

Nominal definition.

Answer 4

This is a statement that explains what a word is.

Makes use of synonyms.

Question 5

What is descriptive definition.

Answer 5

This form of definition is used mainly by natural sciences..

It aims at highlighting positive element of a being.

Question 6

Types/Aspects of descriptive definition.

Answer 6

Distinctive definition.
Casual definition.
Genetics definition.
Accidental definition.

Question 7

What are the elements of a good definition.

Answer 7

It should be precise and clear...
It should be simple with simple words.
It should be univocal.
It should be affirmative and positive
It should highlight proximate genus and specific differentia.

Question 8

Explain the common fallacies in definition.

Answer 8

Fallacy of incongruous definition: too broad or too narrow.

Fallacy of circular definition: this occurs when using the same word to define the word or idea.

Fallacy of negative definition: this defines a term by what they are not.

Question 9

What are the three main theories of meaning.

Answer 9

Referential theory of meaning
Ideational theory of meaning
Behavioral theory of meaning.