enumerative definition

noun

A definition that exhaustively lists all the objects that fall under the defined term.

Meanings

nounenumerative definition (plural enumerative definitions)

plural enumerative definitions

  1. human sciencesA definition that exhaustively lists all the objects that fall under the defined term.
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