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intension

/ɪnˈten.ʃən/

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noun

/ɪnˈten.ʃən/C2formaltechnical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее набор атрибутов или свойств, которые определяют референцию выражения или понятия, особенно в логике и семантике.

A noun referring to the set of attributes or properties that determine the reference of an expression or concept, particularly in logic and semantics.

  1. Semantic meaningC2formal

    The set of attributes or properties that define the meaning of a term or concept.

    ruИнтенсионал

    • The intension of the word 'bachelor' includes being unmarried and male.
    • In logic, intension refers to the internal content of a concept.
    • Understanding the intension of a term helps clarify its usage.

    Synonymscomprehensionconnotationsense

Forms
  • intensions plural form
  • intensions' possessive plural form
  • intension's possessive singular form