Explain the types of definition based on the fuction

LEXICAL DEFINITION

Lexical definition is used to report the meaning that a word already has in a language.
Dictionary definitions are all examples of lexical definition. It also serve the purpose of
eliminating the ambiguity.

STIPULATIVE DEFINITION:

A stipulative definition assign a meaning to a word for the first time. It may involve either
coining of a new word or giving a new meaning to an old word. Its purpose is to replace a more
complex expression with a simple one.

PRECISING DEFINITION:

The purpose of a précising definition is to reduce the vagueness of a word, once the vagueness
has been reduced, one can reach a decision as to the applicability of the word to a specific
situation. The word “poor” is vague. If legislation were ever introduced to give direct financial
assistance to the poor, a précising definition would have to be supplied specifying exactly who is
poor and who is not. The definition “poor” means having an annual income of less than $ 4,000
and a net worth of less than $ 20,000 is an example of précising definition.

PERSUASIVE DEFINITION:

A definition put forward to resolve a dispute by influencing attitude or stirring emotion is called
a persuasive definition. The objective of a persuasive definition is to influence the attitude of
the reader or listener. Such definitions may be used with considerable effectiveness in political
speeches and editorial columns.

THEORETICAL DEFINITION:

Theoretical definition of a term is one which attempt to formulate a theoretically adequate

characterization of the objects to which it is applied OR Its purpose is to formulate a
theoretically adequate or scientifically useful description of the object to which it applies.
What is Critical Thinking?
 A mental process of analyzing or evaluating information. The information can be gathered
from Observation, experience, reasoning, or communication.

 Critical thinking is based in intellectual values that go beyond subject matter divisions and
include Clarity, accuracy, precision, use of evidence, thoroughness, and fairness.

Critical means involving or exercising skilled judgment or observation. In this sense, critical
thinking means thinking clearly and intelligently. More precisely, critical thinking is the general
term given to a wide range of cognitive skills and intellectual dispositions needed to effectively

identify, analyze, and evaluate arguments and truth claims. Moreover, it helps to discover and
overcome personal preconceptions and biases; to formulate and present convincing reasons in

support of conclusions; and to make reasonable, intelligent decisions about what to believe and
what to do.

Critical thinking is a kind of thinking in which you question, analyse, interpret, evaluate and
make a judgement about what you read, hear, say, or write. The term critical comes from the
Greek word kritikos meaning “able to judge or discern”.

It is intellectually disciplined process of actively and Skilfully conceptualizing, applying,

analyzing, Synthesizing, and or evaluating information gathered From or generated by
observation, experience, Reflection, reasoning or communication, as a guide to Belief and
action, and it is based on universal Intellectual values: clarity, accuracy, precision, Consistence,
relevance and sound evidence, good Reason, depth. Breadth, and fairness.

With critical thinking. Anything and everything is subject to question and examination. Logic’s
Relationship to Critical Thinking The word logic comes from the Ancient Greek logike. Referring
to the science or art of reasoning.

What are the relations of logic and critical thinking

What is the relationship between logic and critical thinking? Critical thinking Is in part Finding
holes in the logic presented. This can be best understood with an example.

Logic is concerned with the analysis of arguments Including the appraisal of their correctness or
incorrectness. Through critical thinking as I understand it We acquire a means of assessing and
upgrading our ability to judge well. It is thinking in a clear logical reasoned and reflective
manner to make informed judgments and/or decisions.
Logic is the science of how to evaluate arguments and reasoning. Critical thinking is a process of
evaluation which uses logic to separate truth from falsehood. Reasonable from unreasonable
beliefs.

Logic and Critical Thinking are essentially linked to each other. In fact, In no way can an illogical
person be counted as a critical thinker. Like Logic, Critical Thinking traces its historical roots in
analytic Philosophy as in the Greek Socratic tradition.

This brings us to the difference between logical thinking and critical thinking. Logical thinking is
a useful set of tools ideally used within critical thinking. Critical thinking is a more general set of
mental tools we use to weigh evidence, evaluate the truthfulness and utility of statements, and
generally accomplish our goals as both a society.

Provide some characteristics of a critical thinker

Critical thinker simply is a person who exhibit some feature of critical thinking. There are Some
dispositions and attitudes, skills and abilities. We will se some characteristics of critical thinker.

1. Pursuit of truth: willingness to change your Mind, even if it’s painful or leads you to an
Uncomfortable place
2. Strive for understanding, keep curiosity alive, remain patient with complexity, and are
Ready to invest time to overcome confusion.
3. Are interested in other people’s ideas and so are willing to read and listen attentively,
Even when they tend to disagree with the other person.
4. Practice restraint, controlling their feelings rather than being controlled by them, and
Thinking before acting.
5. Commitment to using your best thinking to address questions rather than letting other
Forces do your thinking for you—dealing with Previous commitments & developmental
Thinking
6. Fair-mindedness: the willingness to consider Other ways of seeing an issue, even when
they Differ greatly from or challenge your own way Of seeing it—demanding of yourself
what you Expect of others
7. Intellectual Empathy: the willingness to learn HOW a discipline thinks and to choose to
view The world from that point of view—be it as an Educator, an artist, a business
person, or Whomever—stepping