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In:Handbook of Terminology: Volume 1
Edited by Hendrik J. Kockaert and Frieda Steurs
[Handbook of Terminology 1] 2015
► pp. 60–81

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Intensional definitions

 | University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria | KU Leuven
 | University of the Free State | University of Vienna
 | Austrian Academy of Sciences
Published online: 13 March 2015
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Article outline
  • 1.Introduction
  • 2.Theoretical background
  • 3.The concept, its history and practical examples
  • 4.Universal Applicability
  • 5.Rules for Writing and Assessing Intensional Definitions
    • 5.1Preciseness
    • 5.2Conciseness
    • 5.3Reference to the immediate superordinate concept
    • 5.4Use of terms designating known or defined concepts
  • 5.5Objectivity
    • 5.6Source reliability
    • 5.7Suitability for the relevant target group
    • 5.8Indication of the scope of application
    • 5.9Reference to the relevant domain
    • 5.10Reference to a concept system
    • 5.11Linguistic correctness
    • 5.12Absence of circularity/tautology
    • 5.13Affirmativeness (avoidance of negative definitions)
    • 5.14Avoidance of translated intensional definitions
    • 5.15Avoidance of hidden definitions of other concepts
    • 5.16Absence of characteristics of superordinate or subordinate concepts
  • 6.Intensional definitions and concept models
    • 6.1From UML to intensional definitions
    • 6.2From intensional definitions to UML concept models
  • 7.Conclusion
  • Notes
  • References
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