definition by pointing
noun1
Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences, Semantics Ostensive definition.
- The peculiar advantages of definition by pointing are only two. First, it is available before any other method is, namely, at the beginning of each symbolizer's life.1950, Richard Robinson, Definition:
- Ampere is likewise incapable of definition by pointing and has to be defined ...1954, F.A. Philbrick, Understanding English: An Introduction to Semantics:
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- He argues that independent of any verbal definitions, we know the meaning of blue and green, say through a definition by pointing.1964, Ronald Christensen, Foundations of Inductive Reasoning:
- Closely related to definition by pointing is definition by examples. Using this method to define "suspension bridge," one might mention the Brooklyn Bridge, ...1976, Peter T. Manicas, Arthur N. Kruger, Logic: The Essentials:
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- definition by example