intensional
/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/
adjective
- Relating to the internal meaning or definition of a word or concept, rather than its external reference or the set of things it applies to.
- An intensional definition of 'water' focuses on its chemical composition, H₂O, rather than listing every body of water.
- In philosophy class, we discussed the intensional definition of 'bachelor' as an unmarried adult male.
- The dictionary gives an intensional description of 'triangle' by listing its properties, not by pointing to all triangles.
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