Intensional definitions
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In communication between humans, for instance by means of spoken, written and signed language, we describe objects and concepts by using appropriate designations. When designations are not clear enough at first sight or when somebody lacks the necessary background knowledge, more precise descriptions of concepts are needed. While there are various other options to describe concepts such as concept descriptions, encyclopaedic descriptions or defining contexts (ISO 704 2009, 29ff.), definitions are generally the preferred linguistic tool to do so.
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