12 Questions
Explain the synonymous definition method of defining a term.
Giving another term that has the same meaning to the term being defined.
What is the purpose of the etymological definition?
It provides the origin of the word being defined.
How is the term 'hydrophobia' defined etymologically?
Hydro means water and phobia from the Greek word phobus, meaning fear.
What is the focus of a real definition?
Describing the nature of the term being defined.
In a real definition, what is meant by giving the genus of the term?
It explains what makes the term the same as others.
What is the significance of giving the specie in a real definition?
It explains what makes the term distinct or different from others.
What is the term that is the building block of an argument?
Term
What is composed of terms and is essential for meaningful and sound reasoning?
Sentence or proposition
What type of definition is a way of defining a term by regarding it as a name that stands for an object?
Nominal definition
What are the two kinds of definitions in Logic?
Nominal definition and Real definition
What provides the extension and comprehension of terms in an argument?
Definition
What is the first product of mental activity that grasps or abstracts the meaning of something?
Term
Learn about the significance of terms in constructing arguments, communication, and reasoning. Explore the concept of a term, its classification, and the rules for defining terms.
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