Glossary : definition
Definition 1
An enumerition of the principal ideas of which a compound
idea is formed, to ascertain and explain its nature and character, or it is
that which denotes and points out the substance of a thing, to us.
Ayliffes Pand. 59.
2. A definition ought to contain every idea which belongs to the thing
defined, and exclude all others.
3. A definition should be, 1st. Universal, that is, such that it will
apply equally to all individuals of, the same kind. 2d. Proper, that is,
such that it will not apply to any other individual of any other kind. 3d.
Clear, that is, without any equivocal, vague, or unknown word. 4th. Short,
that is, without any useless word, or any foreign to the idea intended to
be defined.
4. Definitions are always dangerous, because it is always difficult to
prevent their being inaccurate, or their becoming so, omnis definitio
injure civili periculosa est, parum est enim, ut non subvertipossit.
5. All ideas are not susceptible of definitions, and many words cannot be
defined. This inability is frequently supplied, in a considerable degree,
by descriptions. (q. v.)
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