The Purposes And Types Of Definitions Flashcards
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What is a term?
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A term is a concept that is expressed precisley in words
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What is a definition?
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It is a statement that gives the meaning of the term
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What are the purposes of definitions?
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They show relation They remove ambiguity They reduce vagueness They increase vocabulary They can explain concepts theoretically They can influence attitudes
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What is a stipulative definition?
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When a new word is invented, or an existing word is applied in a new way
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What is a percising definition?
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It reduces the vagueness of the term
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What is a lexical definition?
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It shows relationships or reduces ambiguity (more than one meaning) by providing a single, established meaning of a term
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What is a theoretical definition?
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