Definition of definition

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Definition (n.) The act of defining; determination of the limits; as, a telescope accurate in definition..

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A Priori :: A priori () Characterizing that kind of reasoning which deduces consequences from definitions formed, or principles assumed, or which infers effects from causes previously known; deductive or deductively. The reverse of a posteriori..
Definition :: Definition (n.) Description; sort.
Negation :: Negation (adv.) Description or definition by denial, exclusion, or exception; statement of what a thing is not, or has not, from which may be inferred what it is or has..
Distinguish :: Distinguish (v. t.) To separate by definition of terms or logical division of a subject with regard to difference; as, to distinguish sounds into high and low..
Maieutical :: Maieutical (a.) Fig. : Aiding, or tending to, the definition and interpretation of thoughts or language..
Definable :: Definable (a.) Capable of being defined, limited, or explained; determinable; describable by definition; ascertainable; as, definable limits; definable distinctions or regulations; definable words..
Undefine :: Undefine (v. t.) To make indefinite; to obliterate or confuse the definition or limitations of.
Glossology :: Glossology (n.) The definition and explanation of terms; a glossary.
Genus :: Genus (n.) An assemblage of species, having so many fundamental points of structure in common, that in the judgment of competent scientists, they may receive a common substantive name. A genus is not necessarily the lowest definable group of species, for it may often be divided into several subgenera. In proportion as its definition is exact, it is natural genus; if its definition can not be made clear, it is more or less an artificial genus..
Demonstration :: Demonstration (n.) A course of reasoning showing that a certain result is a necessary consequence of assumed premises; -- these premises being definitions, axioms, and previously established propositions..
Nominal :: Nominal (a.) Of or pertaining to a name or names; having to do with the literal meaning of a word; verbal; as, a nominal definition..
Lexigraphy :: Lexigraphy (n.) The art or practice of defining words; definition of words.
Lexicon :: Lexicon (n.) A vocabulary, or book containing an alphabetical arrangement of the words in a language or of a considerable number of them, with the definition of each; a dictionary; especially, a dictionary of the Greek, Hebrew, or Latin language..
Anthorism :: Anthorism (n.) A description or definition contrary to that which is given by the adverse party.
Homaloidal :: Homaloidal (a.) Flat; even; -- a term applied to surfaces and to spaces, whether real or imagined, in which the definitions, axioms, and postulates of Euclid respecting parallel straight lines are assumed to hold true..
Equivalence :: Equivalence (n.) The condition of being equivalent or equal; equality of worth, value, signification, or force; as, an equivalence of definitions..
Differentiation :: Differentiation (n.) The act of distinguishing or describing a thing, by giving its different, or specific difference; exact definition or determination..
Definement :: Definement (n.) The act of defining; definition; description.
Diorism :: Diorism (n.) Definition; logical direction.
Vase :: Vase (n.) A vessel similar to that described in the first definition above, or the representation of one in a solid block of stone, or the like, used for an ornament, as on a terrace or in a garden. See Illust. of Niche..
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