Modes
Types
100
This type of mode relates a similar word to the word you need to define.
What is defining through synonyms?
100
This type of definition reflects changes in community attitudes, social values, government policies, and scientific research.
What is evolving definition?
200
This type of mode might require several paragraphs or pages because the concept is abstract and/or complex.
What is extended definition?
200
How does one define alcoholic? At what point do doctors label a patient obese or senile? What type of definition is this?
What is qualifying definition?
300
Be wary of this type of definition, as they can oversimplify complex ideas.
What is defining by comparison?
300
Bird. Tibia. Dolphin. Uranium. Turbine. These words are all examples of what type of definition?
What is standard definition?
400
This type of method describes objects in action to create a clear picture.
What is defining by description?
400
This type of definition is used by writers to express individual interpretations of words or ideas.
What is personal definition?
500
Please name three out of the five modes of definitions
What are: defining through synonyms, description, example, comparison or extended definitions?
500
Please name three out of the six different types of definitions.
What are: standard, regulatory, evolving, qualifying, cultural or personal?
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