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intension

1 of 1noun
/ɪnˈtɛnʃən/
Forms:intensions
1

the specific criteria or understanding required to identify what a term refers to

  • To truly get the reference of "democracy," one should know the intension involving governance by the people.
  • The word "mammal" has an intension that includes animals that give birth to live young and produce milk.
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