Stipulative definition — A stipulative definition is a type of definition in which a new or currently existing term is given a specific meaning for the purposes of argument or discussion in a given context. When the term already exists, this definition may, but does not… … Wikipedia
stipulative definition — noun a definition that is stipulated by someone and that is not a standard usage • Hypernyms: ↑definition * * * ˈstipyəˌlād.iv , ləd.iv noun Etymology: stipulative from stipulate (I) + ive : a declaration of a meaning that is intended to be… … Useful english dictionary
stipulative definition — noun A definition in which a new or currently existing term is given a new meaning for the purposes of argument or discussion in a given context. Ant: lexical definition … Wiktionary
stipulative definition — A definition stipulating how a term is to be used, rather than answering to some previous rule or pattern of usage … Philosophy dictionary
Definition — Eine Definition (lateinisch definitio = Abgrenzung aus de = ab/weg und finis = Grenze) ist je nach der Definitionslehre, der hierbei gefolgt wird, entweder 1. eine Bestimmung des Wesens einer zu erklärenden Sache oder 2. eines Begriffs oder… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Definition — For other uses, see Definition (disambiguation). A definition is a passage that explains the meaning of a term (a word, phrase or other set of symbols), or a type of thing. The term to be defined is the definiendum. A term may have many different … Wikipedia
definition — definitional, adj. definitionally, adv. /def euh nish euhn/, n. 1. the act of defining or making definite, distinct, or clear. 2. the formal statement of the meaning or significance of a word, phrase, etc. 3. the condition of being definite,… … Universalium
Precising definition — A precising definition is a definition that extends the dictionary definition (lexical definition) of a term for a specific purpose by including additional criteria that narrow down the set of things meeting the definition.For example, a… … Wikipedia
Lexical definition — The lexical definition of a term, also known as the dictionary definition, is the meaning of the term in common usage. As its other name implies, this is the sort of definition one is likely to find in the dictionary. A lexical definition is… … Wikipedia
dictionary definition — noun a definition that reports the standard uses of a word or phrase or symbol • Hypernyms: ↑definition * * * noun : a definition reporting established meanings or uses of words or symbols compare stipulative definition … Useful english dictionary
dictionary definition — noun A descriptive definition specifying one of the commonly used meanings of the defined term. Syn: lexical definition Ant: stipulative definition … Wiktionary