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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 | 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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Revision as of 13:58, 10 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.
Example
For example: Theatened species are critically endangered species, endangered species or vulnarable species.