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ostensive definition

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.31 in modern English

Syllables
os-ten-sive def-i-ni-tion
IPA
26
Scrabble Score
19
Letters
6
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A process of binding the meaning to the defined term by pointing out examples and counterexamples: definition by exemplification.

Inflected Forms

ostensive definitions (plural)

Phrases

a posteriori inductive reasoning

Frequently Paired Words

a posteriori induction inductive reasoning conceptual definition operational definition dictionary definition lexical definition stipulative definition

Synonyms

definition by pointing

Questions

What does ostensive definition mean?
A process of binding the meaning to the defined term by pointing out examples and counterexamples: definition by exemplification.

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