OSTENSIVE DEFINITION
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Ostensive Definition.
Ostensive Definition - as a noun
A definition that points out or exhibits instances of the term defined
Example Sentences
"In mathematics, circle can be defined using an ostensive definition as a set of all points equidistant from a fixed center."
"When teaching new vocabulary, the teacher used ostensive definitions to help students understand the meanings."
"Scientists often use ostensive definitions to precisely define new terms in their research studies."
"The dictionary provided an ostensive definition for the word 'polyglot' as a person who can speak multiple languages fluently."
"An ostensive definition of the word 'red' could be pointing to a red object such as an apple."
