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1
Q

Lexical definitions are not much help in removing ambiguity because they simply come from the dictionary

A

False

2
Q

What type of definition reduces vagueness?

A

Precising

3
Q

The vagueness of a term means that it is unclear in extent

A

True

4
Q

What type of definition is this? “A human being is an evolved primate.

A

Theoretical

5
Q

The sum of all individual objects to which a term applies is called?

A

Its extension

6
Q

Which list is in the order of decreasing intension?

A

a) Object, Toy, Slinky
b) Toy, Slinky, Object
c) Slinky, Dinky, Do

Answer: a) Object, Toy, Slinky

7
Q

Providing examples is an acceptable method of definition.

A

True

8
Q

You should never use synonyms to define terms.

A

False

9
Q

Match the words on the left to their function in a definition by genus & difference

A

Monarch: Genus
Female: Difference

10
Q

Match the words on the left to their function in a definition by genus & difference

A

Sibling: Genus
Male: Difference