Definitions for ostensive definition
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1. ostensive definitionnoun

   a definition that points out or exhibits instances of the term defined

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1. ostensive definitionnoun

   A process of binding the meaning to the defined term by pointing out examples and counterexamples.

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1. Ostensive definition

   An ostensive definition conveys the meaning of a term by pointing out examples. This type of definition is often used where the term is difficult to define verbally, either because the words will not be understood (as with children and new speakers of a language) or because of the nature of the term (such as colors or sensations). It is usually accompanied with a gesture pointing to the object serving as an example, and for this reason is also often referred to as "definition by pointing".

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1. ostensive definition

   An ostensive definition is a type of definition which uses physical demonstration to define something. This typically involves pointing to, showing, or providing examples of the thing or phenomenon that is being defined. It's often used when words alone are insufficient or less effective in explaining a concept or term. For example, defining a color to someone by pointing to an object of that color.

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1. Ostensive definition

   An ostensive definition conveys the meaning of a term by pointing out examples. This type of definition is often used where the term is difficult to define verbally, either because the words will not be understood or because of the nature of the term. It is usually accompanied with a gesture pointing out the object serving as an example, and for this reason is also often referred to as "definition by pointing". Ostensive definitions rely on an analogical or case-based reasoning by the subject they are intended to. For example, defining "red" by pointing out red objects—apples, stop signs, roses—is giving ostensive definition, as is naming. Ostensive definition assumes the questioner has sufficient understanding to recognize the type of information being given. Ludwig Wittgenstein writes: So one might say: the ostensive definition explains the use—the meaning—of the word when the overall role of the word in language is clear. Thus if I know that someone means to explain a colour-word to me the ostensive definition "That is called 'sepia' " will help me to understand the word.... One has already to know something in order to be capable of asking a thing's name. But what does one have to know?

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   The numerical value of ostensive definition in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

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   The numerical value of ostensive definition in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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