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ostensive definition

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A process of binding the meaning to the defined term by pointing out examples and counterexamples: definition by exemplification.

Word forms

ostensive definition ostensive definitions

Synonyms

definition by pointing

Related words

a posteriori induction inductive reasoning

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