intensional definition (Q2577)
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definition of a set by giving a property of its intended elements,by opposition to extensional definition,who enumerates explicitly the elements;gives the meaning of a term by specifying necessary&sufficient conditions for when the term should be use
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | intensional definition |
definition of a set by giving a property of its intended elements,by opposition to extensional definition,who enumerates explicitly the elements;gives the meaning of a term by specifying necessary&sufficient conditions for when the term should be use |