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.

• 🇷🇺Философский и лингвистический термин, относящийся к внутреннему содержанию или определению понятия, в противоположность его экстенсионалу. Редко используется в повседневном английском.

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'.

   🇷🇺Интенсиональный

   Synonyms: connotative

   Antonyms: extensional

• more intensional comparative form
• most intensional superlative form