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An extenstional definition is a [[definition]] | An extenstional definition is a [[definition]] that consists of a list of subordinate concepts. | ||
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Extensional definitions are only to be used whe intensional definitions are difficult to elaborate and the number of subordinate concepts to be enumerated is limited. | |||
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For example: Theatened species are critically endangered species, endangered species or vulnarable species. | |||
<ref name="ref1">ISO 704 (2022). Terminology work – Principles and methods. https://www.iso.org/standard/79077.html </ref> | <ref name="ref1">ISO 704 (2022). Terminology work – Principles and methods. https://www.iso.org/standard/79077.html </ref> | ||
Revision as of 21:14, 8 December 2022
Definition
An extenstional definition is a definition that consists of a list of subordinate concepts.
Notes
Extensional definitions are only to be used whe intensional definitions are difficult to elaborate and the number of subordinate concepts to be enumerated is limited.
Example
For example: Theatened species are critically endangered species, endangered species or vulnarable species.
References
- ↑ ISO 704 (2022). Terminology work – Principles and methods. https://www.iso.org/standard/79077.html