Hum011 (3rd topic)

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Meaning of “To define a term”

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is to explain its meaning

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is used to increase one’s vocabulary, to minimize/eliminate ambiguity or vagueness, to set a theoretical framework, and to influence attitudes.

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To define a term

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Definition came from the word ?

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definiendum and definiens

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Definiendum

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• term to be defined

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Definiens -

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defining term

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Expresses what the name means, not what the thing is

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nominal

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Expresses What the thing is

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Real Definition -

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derived from the meaning of the original word

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Etymological

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Gives the origin of the word

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Etymological

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Gives the same meaning of the term

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Synonymous

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provides a word or phrase that has the same or nearly the same meaning as the term being defined

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Synonymous

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Provides a definition as to its physical appearance

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description

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Definition that gives an example of a definition for a more concrete understanding of the term to be defined

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Example

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lists specific instances that fall under the general category of the term being defined

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example

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Gives a :clear picture: of the definiendum through the use of illustration in order to picture the meaning of the term

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illustration

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providing a vivid example or scenario

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illustration

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Definition by simple identification

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Ostensive

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is given by pointing to or demonstrating a physical example of the term being defined

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Ostensive

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Types of Nominal

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Etymological
Synonymous
Description
Example
Illustration
Ostensive

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Constructed by a genus and specific difference

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Essential

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identifies the intrinsic or fundamental characteristics that
make a thing what it is

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Essential

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describes what is necessary for the object or concept to be
what it is and distinguishes it from all other things.

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Essential

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describes additional attributes or roles that are not necessary for the thing to be what it is, these can vary or change without affecting the essence

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Non-essential

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Types or Real or Real definition

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Essential
Non-essential

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> the purpose or end goal for which something is done

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Final Cause

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the Agent/force that brings something into existence or initiates a change

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Efficient Cause

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The physical substance or material from which something is mode

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Material Cause

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the form. pattern, or essence that defines the nature of a thing

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Formal Cause

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4 Causes of real

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Final Cause
Efficient cause
Material cause
Formal cause

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A definition should avoid ambiguity and vagueness, Must not be obscure and Must not be figurative

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Clarity

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Must be specific, Not too broad, Not too narrow

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Adequacy

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Must not be negative

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Positive

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Must not be circular

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Brief

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Rules of good definition

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Clarity
adequacy
Positive
Brief