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An extenstional definition is a [[definition]] that consists of a list of subordinate concepts. | An extenstional definition is a [[definition]] that consists of a list of [[subordinate concepts]]. <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 | Extensional definitions are only to be used when [[intensional definition]]s are difficult to elaborate and the number of [[subordinate concepts]] to be enumerated is limited. | ||
=Example= | =Example= | ||
For example: Theatened species are critically endangered species, endangered species or vulnarable species. | For example: Theatened species are critically endangered species, endangered species or vulnarable species. | ||
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Revision as of 21:15, 8 December 2022
Definition
An extenstional 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.
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