conceptual definition

noun

A definition in terms of concepts, instead of in terms of the results of measuring procedures or exemplification alone.

Meanings

nounconceptual definition (plural conceptual definitions)

plural conceptual definitions

  1. human sciencesA definition in terms of concepts, instead of in terms of the results of measuring procedures or exemplification alone.

Translations

Finnish käsitteellinen määritelmä
  • käsitteellinen määritelmädefinition in terms of concepts
Polish definicja pojęciowa
  • definicja pojęciowadefinition in terms of concepts
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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