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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. | 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. | ||
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[[Superordinate concept]] in the [[generic relation]] is: | |||
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=Example= | =Example= | ||
Revision as of 21:41, 16 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
For example: Theatened species are critically endangered species, endangered species or vulnarable species.