外延 | Japanese meaning

外延【がいえん】

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

extension; denotation

Forms

外延【がいえん】
がいえん

Generated definitions (experimental)

extension

This meaning refers to the expansion of a concept or an idea beyond its basic definition or boundaries. It is often used in philosophical or logical discussions where the scope of an argument or term is being described.

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The extension of this word spreads beyond the specific concept.

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It is necessary to consider the extension from the starting point.

denotation

This meaning relates to the direct, explicit meaning of a word or term, without any associated feelings or secondary meanings. It is commonly used in linguistics to describe the strict definition of words.

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The denotation of this word is the exact definition found in the dictionary.

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It is important to understand that denotation and meaning are different.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to have an extensiondefinition of extensiondenotative meaningconcept of extensionextension and intensionmeasurement of extensionto consider the extensiondenotative explanationclassification based on extensionto extend the extension

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)