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 Definition: [adj]  (logic) used of the set of attributes that distinguish the referents of a given word
 
 Synonyms: connotative
 

 

 

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Intensional properties, e.g. intensional equality, relate to how an object is implemented as opposed to extensional properties which concern only how its output depends on its input.

 
 See Also: philosophy

 

 

 

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