lesson 4: methods of defining Flashcards
1
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defining by synonym
A
using a synonym to explain the definition for a word
2
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defining by example
A
listing the species of the term youre trying to define
3
Q
define the word furniture by defining with example
A
furniture are couches chairs tables desks cabinets etc
4
Q
define the word rock by synonym
A
stone, boulder, gravel?
5
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defining by genus and difference
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its giving the genus of the term and then adding why the word youre defining is different from the genus
6
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define the word back pack by genus and difference
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a backpack is a bag that is carried on your back (bag is the genus and the difference is that is is carried on your back unlike the bag)