intensional

A philosophical and linguistic term relating to the internal content or definition of a concept, as opposed to its extension. It is rarely used in everyday English.

• 🇩🇪Philosophischer und linguistischer Begriff, der sich auf den inneren Gehalt oder die Definition eines Begriffs bezieht, im Gegensatz zu seiner Extension. Wird im Alltagsdeutsch selten verwendet.

1. Relating to internal attributes C2 formal

   Used of the set of attributes that distinguish the referents of a given word, focusing on the inherent properties rather than the extension.

   • The intensional definition of 'triangle' includes having three sides and three angles.
   • In logic, an intensional context is one where the meaning of a term depends on its internal properties.
   • The philosopher discussed the intensional aspects of the concept of 'justice'.

   🇩🇪Intensional

   Synonyme: connotative

   Antonyme: extensional

• more intensional comparative form
• most intensional superlative form