Elucidating Concepts: Definition, Clarification, and Explication
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Which type of definition is stated in an equation-like statement and has 3 parts (species = genus + differentia)?

  • Formal Definition (correct)
  • Negation Definition
  • Derivation Definition
  • Analysis Definition

Which type of definition is usually in a negative statement or called elimination?

  • Description Definition
  • Formal Definition
  • Analysis Definition
  • Negation Definition (correct)

Which type of definition tells what steps comprise a process or what functional parts make up a device?

  • Analogy Definition
  • Analysis Definition (correct)
  • Description Definition
  • Derivation Definition

Which type of definition provides information about the origin of a word?

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Which type of definition compares and stresses the difference between the things compared?

<p>Comparison and Contrast Definition (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a concept?

<p>An idea conceived in the mind (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can a concept be elucidated?

<p>By definition, clarification, and explication (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is clarification as a method of explanation?

<p>Starting with specific examples and moving towards general ideas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does explication involve?

<p>Defining difficult terms used in the formal definition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is informal definition?

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Formal Definition

A definition stated in an equation-like format with 3 parts: species = genus + differentia.

Negation Definition

A type of definition that usually takes a negative form or describes elimination.

Analysis Definition

Definition that explains steps in a process or functional parts of a device.

Derivation Definition

A definition that provides the origin of a word.

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Comparison and Contrast Definition

A definition that highlights differences between compared items.

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Concept

An idea conceived in the mind, representing something abstract.

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Elucidating a Concept

Clarifying a concept through definition and explanation.

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Clarification

A method of explanation that starts with specific examples and generalizes.

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Explication

The action of defining difficult terms found in formal definitions.

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Informal Definition

A brief explanation of the term being defined.

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Study Notes

Definition Types

  • Genus-Species Definition: stated in an equation-like statement, comprising 3 parts: species = genus + differentia.
  • Negation Definition: usually in a negative statement, also known as elimination.
  • Operational Definition: tells what steps comprise a process or what functional parts make up a device.
  • Etymological Definition: provides information about the origin of a word.
  • Contrast Definition: compares and stresses the difference between the things compared.

Concepts and Clarification

  • Concept: an abstract idea or mental representation.
  • Elucidation: a way to clarify a concept by making it more clear and understandable.
  • Clarification: a method of explanation that makes an idea or concept clearer.
  • Explication: involves explaining or interpreting a concept or idea in detail.
  • Informal Definition: a brief, non-technical explanation of a term or concept.

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