ostensive definition

/əˌstɛnsɪv ˈdɛfəˌnɪʃən/
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Definitions of ostensive definition
  1. noun
    a definition that points out or exhibits instances of the term defined
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    definition
    a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
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