The definition "'Pre-Socratic philosopher' means someone such as Thales, Anaxagoras, Parmenides, or Heraclitus" is an example of:

A) A definition by subclass.

B) A definition by genus and difference.

C) An enumerative definition.

D) A synonymous definition.

E) A philosophical definition.


C

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Which of the following is true of good definitions?

A. A good definition uses the word being defined (or a variation of that word) as a part of the definition. B. A good definition provides all of the essential characteristics of what is being defined. C. A good definition makes use of figurative language. D. All of these answers are correct.

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