= Extensional and intensional definitions
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In philosophy, linguistics, and certain fields of mathematics, extensional and intensional definitions are two different ways to specify the meaning of a term or concept. \#\#\# Extensional Definitions An extensional definition specifies the meaning of a term by listing the individual objects, or members, of the set that the term refers to. In other words, an extensional definition provides examples or enumerates all the elements that fall under that term.
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