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An extensional definition is a | An extensional definition is a [[definition]] that consists of a list of [[subordinate concept]]s. <ref name="ref1">ISO 704 (2022). Terminology work – Principles and methods [https://www.iso.org/standard/79077.html] </ref> | ||
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Extensional definitions are only to be used when [[intensional definition]]s are difficult to elaborate and the number of [[subordinate concept]]s to be enumerated is limited. | Extensional definitions are only to be used when [[intensional definition]]s are difficult to elaborate and the number of [[subordinate concept]]s to be enumerated is limited. | ||
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[[Superordinate concept]] in the [[generic relation]] is: | [[Superordinate concept]] in the [[generic relation]] is: | ||
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An example of an extenstional definition is: '''Theatened species''' are critically endangered species, endangered species or vulnarable species. | An example of an extenstional definition is: '''Theatened species''' are critically endangered species, endangered species or vulnarable species. | ||
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Revision as of 15:37, 30 December 2022
Definition
An extensional definition is a definition that consists of a list of subordinate concepts. [1]
Notes
Extensional definitions are only to be used when intensional definitions are difficult to elaborate and the number of subordinate concepts to be enumerated is limited.
Generic relations
Superordinate concept in the generic relation is:
Example
An example of an extenstional definition is: Theatened species are critically endangered species, endangered species or vulnarable species.