intensionally
/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli/
adverb
- In a way that relates to the internal meaning or definition of a term, rather than its extension (the set of things it refers to).
- In logic class, we learned to distinguish between defining a term intensionally and extensionally.
- The philosopher argued that the word 'unicorn' can be defined intensionally even though no unicorns exist.
- The dictionary defines 'triangle' intensionally as a three-sided polygon.
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