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Stipulative Definition - definition that arises from the deliberate assignment of a meaning; Ex. The number that is equal to a trillion trillions (10^24) is called a yotta. (JA) | Stipulative Definition - definition that arises from the deliberate assignment of a meaning; Ex. The number that is equal to a trillion trillions (10^24) is called a yotta. (JA) | ||
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| + | '''Synonymous Definition:''' Providing another word, whose meaning is already understood, that has the same meaning as the word being defined. | ||
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| + | Example: According to the dictionary '''Quick''' is defined as Moving or functioning '''rapidly''' and '''energetically'''; '''speedy''' | ||
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Stipulative Definition - definition that arises from the deliberate assignment of a meaning; Ex. The number that is equal to a trillion trillions (10^24) is called a yotta. (JA)
Synonymous Definition: Providing another word, whose meaning is already understood, that has the same meaning as the word being defined.
Example: According to the dictionary Quick is defined as Moving or functioning rapidly and energetically; speedy (EH)
