In a definition by genus and difference, the difference indicates

A. the general category to which members of the term's extension belong.
B. the attribute that distinguishes members of a given species from members of other species in the same genus.
C. why it makes a difference how the term is used.
D. the proper subclass of the definiens.


B. the attribute that distinguishes members of a given species from members of other species in the same genus.

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