Expanded Definitions Techniques

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Historical Background

Etymology

Contrast/Negation

Principles of Operation Signup and view all the answers

Classification Signup and view all the answers

Analogy Signup and view all the answers

To provide clear and precise explanations of terms within a specific field Signup and view all the answers

Technical definitions are based on general references while operational definitions are based on specific contexts Signup and view all the answers

To offer an expanded analysis and illustration of a concept Signup and view all the answers

A word can have more than one meaning depending on the context Signup and view all the answers

To state the exact meaning of a word Signup and view all the answers

It provides a specific explanation of a term in a specific context Signup and view all the answers

To classify a term and highlight its distinctive characteristics Signup and view all the answers

The type of information included in the definition Signup and view all the answers

To clarify the meaning and context of the term Signup and view all the answers

To highlight the unique features of the term Signup and view all the answers

To highlight the term's limitations and exceptions Signup and view all the answers

Etymology: sharing a word's origin to provide historical context
Historical Background: discussing the history of the term, its use, and controversies associated with it
Cause and Effect: explaining how the situation came about and its effects
Description: listing and defining component parts to create a mental image
Principles of Operation: explaining how a topic functions, including required materials and conditions
Classification: showing how the topic fits into a larger category
Contrast/Negation: defining a term by explaining what it is not
Comparison: showing similarities to others in the same class
Analogy: explaining by comparing two dissimilar topics
Examples or Anecdotes: telling a story or example to illustrate the term
Illustrations: providing a picture or image to clarify a text

Formal Definition: consists of three parts - the term, the class it belongs to, and its distinguishing characteristics
Example of a Formal Definition: A teacher is an individual who provides instruction and guidance to students, typically in a school or educational setting.
Informal Definition: explains an unfamiliar term using synonyms or antonyms
Examples of Informal Definitions: Laughter is the sound people make when something is funny or when they're having a good time. It's that contagious burst of joy that can brighten up anyone's day.

Technical Definition: describes and explains the meaning of a word or phrase based on general references and field of study sources
Example of a Technical Definition: Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose molecules, releasing oxygen as a byproduct.
Operational Definition: states and explains the meaning of a word or phrase based on specific context
Example of an Operational Definition: Photosynthesis is the production of food of the plants from a light source.

Definition: a statement that explains and/or describes the meaning of a word or phrase in a clear, complete, and exact manner
Expanded Definition: provides an in-depth analysis and illustration of a concept, going beyond a simple dictionary definition
Importance of Context: a word can have multiple meanings depending on the use and context in which it is applied