The notion of “fuzzy categories” refers to_________.
a. categories that overlap with each other, e.g., the whale (a mammal) and fish both swim
b. categories that lack defining features
c. categories that lack defining and necessary features
d. all of the above
Answer: a. categories that overlap with each other, e.g., the mammal whale and fish both swim
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