Definition of Ostensive. Meaning of Ostensive. Synonyms of Ostensive

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Definition of Ostensive

Ostensive
Ostensive Os*ten"sive, a. Showing; exhibiting. Ostensive demonstration (Math.), a direct or positive demonstration, as opposed to the apagogical or indirect method.

Meaning of Ostensive from wikipedia

- An ostensive definition conveys the meaning of a term by pointing out examples. This type of definition is often used where the term is difficult to define...
- something. In communication theory and especially in relevance theory, ostensive behaviour or ostension is a behaviour that signals the intention to communicate...
- in an ostensive definition presupposes an understanding of the process and context involved, of the form of life. Another is that "an ostensive definition...
- describes). Another important category of definitions is the class of ostensive definitions, which convey the meaning of a term by pointing out examples...
- as Rondas Ostensivas Tobias de Aguiar (Portuguese for Tobias de Aguiar Ostensive Patrols) is a tactical police unit, mostly known by its acronym ROTA (also...
- nature of that set. An extensional definition possesses similarity to an ostensive definition, in which one or more members of a set (but not necessarily...
- function, it must be already shared. Wittgenstein rejects the idea that ostensive definitions can provide us with the meaning of a word. For Wittgenstein...
- actual physical risk is likely slight. However, in what Ellis calls "ostensive abuse," the rituals enacted at the legend-tripping sites sometimes involve...
- Symbolism Character (arts) Cliché Dmuta in Mandaeism Mental model Monomyth Ostensive definition Perennial philosophy Personification Prototype Role reversal...
- the Federal District of Brazil. The Military Police units are the main ostensive police force at the state level and are responsible for policing and maintaining...