Definitional Statement

A Definitional Statement is a statement that explains the meaning of a referencer.

• Context:
  • It can range from a Conceptual Definitional Statement to being an Operational Definitional Statement.
  • It can range from being a Linguistic Definitional Statement (such as a definitional sentence) to being a Mathematical Definitional Statement.
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• Example(s):
  • a Term Definition Statement.
  • a Dictionary Entry Definition.
  • a Glossary Record Definition.
  • a Mathematical Proof Definition.
  • a GM-RKB Definitional Sentence, such as “a definitional statement is a statement that explains the meaning of a references."
• Counter-Example(s):
  • a Pointing Gesture.
  • a Definitional Item Definiens.
• See: Descriptive Statement.

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