intensional definition

noun

A definition that gives the meaning of a term by specifying all the properties of the things to which the term applies.

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Meanings

nounintensional definition (plural intensional definitions)

plural intensional definitions

  1. human sciencesA definition that gives the meaning of a term by specifying all the properties of the things to which the term applies.
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APA

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Chicago

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