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intensional

[in-ten-shuhn]

in·ten·sion

[in-ten-shuhn]
noun
1.
intensification; increase in degree.
2.
intensity; high degree.
3.
relative intensity; degree.
4.
exertion of the mind; determination.
5.
Logic. (of a term) the set of attributes belonging to all and only those things to which the given term is correctly applied; connotation; comprehension. Compare extension (def. 12).

Origin:
1595–1605; < Latin intēnsiōn- (stem of intēnsiō). See intense, -ion

in·ten·sion·al, adjective
in·ten·sion·al·ly, adverb
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Intensional is always a great word to know.
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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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intensional (ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl)
 
adj
logic Compare extensional opaque context See also Electra paradox (of a predicate) incapable of explanation solely in terms of the set of objects to which it is applicable; requiring explanation in terms of meaning or understanding
 
intensionally
 
adv

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intensional definition

philosophy
A description of properties, e.g. intensional equality, that relate to how an object is implemented as opposed to extensional properties which concern only how its output depends on its input.
(1995-01-12)

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