Lexical Definitions Evaluate the following definitions, using the six criteria f

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Lexical Definitions Evaluate the following definitions, using the six criteria for definition by genus and difference.

Explain your answer briefly. For example, if you say a definition is too narrow, give an example that illustrates your point. Assume that the definitions are meant to be lexical definitions. If a definition meets all six criteria, simply write “OK.”

1. “Fifty” means the number of states in the U.S.A.

2. “Rectangle” means a plane figure having four equal sides and four right (i.e., 90-degree) angles.

3. “Wise person” means one who displays wisdom.

4. A “trapezoid” is a closed-plane figure that is not a triangle or a rectangle or a circle or an ellipse.

5. A “scrupulous person” is one who has scruples.

OPTIONS:

1. Toowide

2. Toonarrow

3. Obscure, ambiguous, or figurative

4. Circular

5. Unnecessarilynegative

6. Unsuitable attribute

Explanation / Answer

1) obscure, ambiguous or figurative

Fifty can be number states or fruit or anything else.

2) unsuitable

Figure having equal sides and 90 degree angles is square.

3) too narrow

4)toowide

Square is not a trapezoid.

5) circular

scrupulous doesn't need any definition.

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