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# A definition is composed of a statement explaining what the [[concept]] 'is', not what it refers to of describes. Correct example: An apple tree '''is''' a tree.... | |||
# A definition is reflects the [[concept system]] describing the [[concept]] and its relations to other [[concept]]s in the system. The characteristics used in the definition should therefore be selected to indicate the connection between the [[concept]]s or the delimation that distinguish one [[concept]] from another. Correct exmaple: An apple tree is a tree that bears apples. Apple tree is a [[subordinate concept]] of a tree and both are part of a [[concept system]]. | |||
# A definition is as brief as possible and as complex as necessary. Additional information is inclused in a note. | |||
# A definition is valid it it can replace a term in a text without loss of or change in meaning. | |||
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# Defintition is circular. For example: A chair is a chair on which you can sit. | |||
# Defintion is too broad or too narrow. | |||
# Definitions is negative. It describes what it is, not what it is not. | |||
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Revision as of 13:13, 17 December 2022
Definition
A definition is a statement of the meaning of a concept.
Note
Rules for definitions can be found in ISO 704.
Generic relations
Superordinate concept in the generic relation is:
- Statement
Subordinate concepts are: [1]
Characteristics
- Conciseness
- Unambiguity
- Clarity
Rules
- A definition is composed of a statement explaining what the concept 'is', not what it refers to of describes. Correct example: An apple tree is a tree....
- A definition is reflects the concept system describing the concept and its relations to other concepts in the system. The characteristics used in the definition should therefore be selected to indicate the connection between the concepts or the delimation that distinguish one concept from another. Correct exmaple: An apple tree is a tree that bears apples. Apple tree is a subordinate concept of a tree and both are part of a concept system.
- A definition is as brief as possible and as complex as necessary. Additional information is inclused in a note.
- A definition is valid it it can replace a term in a text without loss of or change in meaning.
Don'ts
- Defintition is circular. For example: A chair is a chair on which you can sit.
- Defintion is too broad or too narrow.
- Definitions is negative. It describes what it is, not what it is not.