Lesson 4: Methods of Defining

Question 1

What are the three methods of defining?

Answer 1

1. Defining by Synonym
2. Defining by Example
3. Defining by Genus and Difference

Question 2

What are the problems with these methods?

Answer 2

1. Defining by Synonym: Many words do not have exact synonyms.
2. Defining by Example: It is very ambiguous unless you show a wide variety.
3. Defining by Genus and Difference: Best way to define