Contains

• recursive definition

  (mathematics) a definition of a function from which values of the function...

• contextual definition

  A definition in which the term is used by embedding it in a larger expression...

• dictionary definition

  A definition that reports the standard uses of a word or phrase or symbol.

• explicit definition

  A definition that gives an exact equivalent of the term defined.

• ostensive definition

  A definition that points out or exhibits instances of the term defined.

• redefinition

  The act of giving a new definition; "words like `conservative' require periodic redefinition";...

• stipulative definition

  A definition that is stipulated by someone and that is not a standard us...