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definitions
Definitions
TYPES OF, (a) differentiative definition-one which compares unlikeness to existing states of being or not being. (b) descriptive definition-one which classifies by characteristics, by describing existing states of being. (c) associative definition-one which declares likeness to existing states of being or not being. (d) action definition-one which delineates cause and potential change of state of being by cause of existence, inexistence, action, inaction, purpose or lack of purpose.(AP&A, pp. 65-66)
