| Stipulative definition |
A sentence that introduces a new term and standardizes and regulates how that particular term is to be used. |
| Real definition |
When we relate a species, the basic/smaller units of classification, to a genus, the higher order/group unit of classification. |
| Definiendum |
The term defined in a definition. |
| Definiens (definientia) |
The sentence or phrase that defines the definiendum. |
| Desideratum (Desiderata) |
Something that is considered desirable or favorable. |
| Explanandum |
A phenomenon (term or a sentence) explained in an explanation. |
| Explanans |
The sentence that explains the explanandum. |
| Primitive |
An undefined term that cannot be defined further and typically gets its meaning from ostensive procedures. |
| Connective |
Words or phrases that connects two or more sentences, clauses or phrases. |
| Conjunction (connective) |
“And.” The sentence “A and B” is true if A is true and B is true, otherwise the sentence is false. |
| Disjunction (connective)
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“Or.” The sentence “A or B” is true if A is true or B is true or both A and B is true, otherwise the sentence is false. |
| Biconditional (connective)
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“If and only if.” The sentence “If and only if A then B” is true, if A and B are true or false at the same time otherwise the sentence is false. |
| Ostensive procedure |
Introducing the meaning of something by pointing out or showing. |
