Intensional definitions

Question 1

Lexical

Answer 1

How a word is commonly used (what a word ordinarily means). Purely descriptive.

Question 2

Stipulative

Answer 2

Introducing a new word (assigns a meaning, a definition specific to a particular context). Eg blog, modern, astronaut

Question 3

Precising

Answer 3

Attempts to restrict a word’s use (“for arguments sake). Eg adults are classified as age 15 or over.

Question 4

Operational

Answer 4

Defines a term by specifying its observable (measurable) effects. Eg “Intelligence is scoring above 135 on the Wechsler IQ test.”