intensional

• Terme philosophique et linguistique relatif au contenu interne ou à la définition d'un concept, par opposition à son extension. Rarement utilisé en anglais courant.

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.

1. Relating to internal attributesC2formal

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

   intensionnel (relatif aux propriétés internes)

   • 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'.

   Synonymesconnotative

   Antonymesextensional