Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I (Intension)		LIST-II (Description)
A.	Subjective	I.	When a word, phrase is defined in terms of another word or phrase that has the same meaning
B.	Objective	II.	The commonly accepted intension of a term
C.	Conventional	III.	Set of all attributes the III. speaker believes to be possessed by the object
D.	Synonymous	IV.	Total set of attributes shared by all the objects in the extension of a term

 

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is - A - III, B - IV, C - II, D - I

Key Points

• Subjective
  • Set of all attributes the speaker believes to be possessed by the object.
• Objective
  • Total set of attributes shared by all the objects in the extension of a term.
• Conventional
  • The commonly accepted intension of a term.
• Synonymous
  • When a word, phrase is defined in terms of another word or phrase that has the same meaning.

Additional Information

• Intension
  • Intension of a term refers to the attributes or characteristics that the term connotes.
  • It is crucial to understand how intension differs from extension, which refers to the set of objects the term applies to.
• Extension
  • Extension of a term involves the set of objects that fall under the term's definition.
  • Understanding extension is essential for correctly categorizing objects based on specific terms.
• Synonymy
  • Synonymy refers to the relationship between two terms that have the same meaning.
  • This concept is vital for understanding linguistic definitions and avoiding ambiguity.