As a lexical definition, the definition "'Credit card' means a wallet-sized piece of plastic embossed with several numerals and containing a magnetic strip" may be criticized as:

A) Failing to convey the essential meaning of the word being defined.

B) Being ambiguous.

C) Being obscure.

D) Failing to indicate the context to which the definiens pertains.

E) Being affective.


A

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