logic: chapters 10-11

Arbitrary

Something that does not have a specific reason.

Cogent

An informational argument is cogent if the conclusion is likely to be true.

Inconsistent

At variants or not compatible. Two things are inconsistent if they do not go well together.

Lexical Definition

The definition of a word found in the dictionary or lexicon.

Stipulative definition

It declaration of meaning of a word or phrase that does not already have an established use.

Precising Definition

The definition of a word that is consistent with its lexical definition, but which adds further restrictions for the purpose of clarification or scientific precision.

Theoretical Definition

A sipulative or lexical definition that is associated with particular scientific theory.

Persuasive definition

A fallacious definition, not founded in many dictionary that is intended to persuade someone. (rational definition.)

Referent

The object or idea to which a Word, points or Symbolizes.

Ambiguity

The quality of being unclear in Meaning; the Capacity to be understood in two or more ways.

Biased

Inclined or prejudiced to a particular position.

Linguistic Token

A written or spoken, simple that represents something else words are logistic tokens.