Precise definitionsTypes of definitionsStipulative- when you create a definition for a new word (or used an existing word in a new way)Persuasive- defining a term to convince someone of somethingLexical-state the conventional, dictionary meaning (derived from how it is commonly used)precising- taking a vague word/phrase and clarifying what you mean by itStrategies for definingOstensive- physically identifying the definition of a wordEnumerative- listing examples of individual things that fit the definitionDefinitions by subclass- listing examples of classes or categories that fit the definitionEtymological- definition that articulate that history of a words use or its originsSynonymous- defining a term by giving a synonym for which the definition is knownDefinition by genus and difference- defining a term by identifying its class and then differentiating it from other members in the class9/21Phil 211 09/18/2015Precise definitions Types of definitions-Stipulative- when you create a definition for a new word (or used an existing word in a new way) -Persuasive- defining a term to convince someone of something-Lexical-state the conventional, dictionary meaning (derived from how it is commonly used)-precising- taking a vague word/phrase and clarifying what you meanby it Strategies for defining-Ostensive- physically identifying the definition of a word-Enumerative- listing examples of individual things that fit the definition-Definitions by subclass- listing examples of classes or categories that fit the definition -Etymological- definition that articulate that history of a words use orits origins -Synonymous- defining a term by giving a synonym for which the definition is known-Definition by genus and difference- defining a term by identifying itsclass and then differentiating it from other members in the
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