As a lexical definition, the definition "'Barbecue' means a container for holding charcoal" may be criticized as:

A) Being ambiguous.

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

C) Being obscure.

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

E) Being affective.


B

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