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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
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abstraction, abstract entity go
a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples
a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples
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account, explanation go
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
definition
a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
noun.communication
7 Subcategories
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contextual definition go
a definition in which the term is used by embedding it in a larger expression containing its explanation
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dictionary definition go
a definition that reports the standard uses of a word or phrase or symbol
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explicit definition go
a definition that gives an exact equivalent of the term defined
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ostensive definition go
a definition that points out or exhibits instances of the term defined
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recursive definition go
(mathematics) a definition of a function from which values of the function can be calculated in a finite number of steps
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redefinition go
the act of giving a new definition
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stipulative definition go
a definition that is stipulated by someone and that is not a standard usage