Post by Mike on Feb 22, 2014 15:07:35 GMT
"WHAT IS A DEFINITION?
A definition is simply a description of the conceptual relations between the objects invoked within the specified context of a term. Definitions place limitations on the extent or usage on the terms in question for the purposes of avoiding ambiguities, circularities and contradictions. Only then can the terms have consistent meaning in one’s dissertation.
A definition has nothing to do with explanations, causes, experiments, evidence, truth, proof, knowledge or other irrelevancies. A definition is merely a description that gives meaning to a lexical concept (i.e. word). All concepts describe the relations between the objects they invoke; and this is their intrinsic meaning. As such, all concepts are necessarily defined, whether we like it or not."
From fatfist.hubpages.com/hub/What-is-a-Scientific-Definition
Angle:
The pattern formed by two straight edges fused at one end of an object lying on a plane facing the observer.
Authority:
An executor of morals.
Assumption:
Statements accepted at face value used as the foundations of theories in Science.
Certainty:
Having one's mind made up about a particular belief or prediction.
Concept:
An association between two objects or two locations of an object (relationship between objects or, nested concepts)
Concepts may relate real or imaginary objects.
Continuous:
Not having discrete parts, indivisible
Definition:
A limitation placed on the utility of a word.
Dimension:
Spatial extent of an object. Length, width, and height.
Discrete:
Synonym for object. That which is contoured all around.
Distance:
The space between who surfaces; a discontinuity in matter
Energy:
the ability to do work
*Note: Energy is an abstraction- only object do work. Ability has no shape; it only relates matter, distance traveled, and the time it takes to get there.
Edge:
The attribute of an object that provides closure and distinguishes it from the background
Exists:
object with a location, physical presence
Field:
A region of space.
Force:
Surface to surface contact resulting in the displacement of an object. (e.g. push, pull)
Hypothesis:
Making assumptions in order to explain a theory by providing exhibits of objects, definitions of terms & a statement of the facts
Irrational:
Any communication that cannot be resolved to a single possible meaning, but instead leaves it up to the interpreter to choose amongst various possible meanings.
Knowledge:
A precise prediction of the outcome of future events.
Law:
Morals accepted by the majority of people.
Length:
the continuous matter between two surfaces.
Life:
the ability an object has naturally developed to move on it's own against gravity.
Line:
An elongated rectangle
Location:
the set of static distances to all other objects
Motion:
Two or more locations.
Moral:
Any behavior, action, or relation regarded by the individual as preferable to impose upon others.
Object:
that which has shape
Parallel:
Equidistant straight edges throughout the length of the shortest one, where the distance is regarded in the direction in which the edge faces.
Perpendicular:
A pattern formed by two straight edges: one lying horizontal and the other standing vertical.
Point (physics):
A small circular dot.
Point (mathematics):
A location.
Predictions:
A description about what one thinks might happen in the future.
Rational:
Any communication that can be resolved to a single possible meaning.
Reality, Real:
Existing objects and how they are related to one another.
Science
Rational explanations for physical phenomena involving Hypothesis and Theory.
Shape:
That which distinguishes inside from outside; a discontinuity in space.
Space:
that which does not have shape; boundless nothing.
Theory:
Physical explanation of how hypothesized objects mediate phenomena.
Thing:
Physical object, being
Universe:
matter (atoms) and space (nothing)
The Universe is a term used to compass the set of all things (atoms) and the nothingness that separating each and every one, allowing for motion.
These definitions have been collected from multiple sources, many are from Youstupidrelativist.com.
A definition is simply a description of the conceptual relations between the objects invoked within the specified context of a term. Definitions place limitations on the extent or usage on the terms in question for the purposes of avoiding ambiguities, circularities and contradictions. Only then can the terms have consistent meaning in one’s dissertation.
A definition has nothing to do with explanations, causes, experiments, evidence, truth, proof, knowledge or other irrelevancies. A definition is merely a description that gives meaning to a lexical concept (i.e. word). All concepts describe the relations between the objects they invoke; and this is their intrinsic meaning. As such, all concepts are necessarily defined, whether we like it or not."
From fatfist.hubpages.com/hub/What-is-a-Scientific-Definition
Angle:
The pattern formed by two straight edges fused at one end of an object lying on a plane facing the observer.
Authority:
An executor of morals.
Assumption:
Statements accepted at face value used as the foundations of theories in Science.
Certainty:
Having one's mind made up about a particular belief or prediction.
Concept:
An association between two objects or two locations of an object (relationship between objects or, nested concepts)
Concepts may relate real or imaginary objects.
Continuous:
Not having discrete parts, indivisible
Definition:
A limitation placed on the utility of a word.
Dimension:
Spatial extent of an object. Length, width, and height.
Discrete:
Synonym for object. That which is contoured all around.
Distance:
The space between who surfaces; a discontinuity in matter
Energy:
the ability to do work
*Note: Energy is an abstraction- only object do work. Ability has no shape; it only relates matter, distance traveled, and the time it takes to get there.
Edge:
The attribute of an object that provides closure and distinguishes it from the background
Exists:
object with a location, physical presence
Field:
A region of space.
Force:
Surface to surface contact resulting in the displacement of an object. (e.g. push, pull)
Hypothesis:
Making assumptions in order to explain a theory by providing exhibits of objects, definitions of terms & a statement of the facts
Irrational:
Any communication that cannot be resolved to a single possible meaning, but instead leaves it up to the interpreter to choose amongst various possible meanings.
Knowledge:
A precise prediction of the outcome of future events.
Law:
Morals accepted by the majority of people.
Length:
the continuous matter between two surfaces.
Life:
the ability an object has naturally developed to move on it's own against gravity.
Line:
An elongated rectangle
Location:
the set of static distances to all other objects
Motion:
Two or more locations.
Moral:
Any behavior, action, or relation regarded by the individual as preferable to impose upon others.
Object:
that which has shape
Parallel:
Equidistant straight edges throughout the length of the shortest one, where the distance is regarded in the direction in which the edge faces.
Perpendicular:
A pattern formed by two straight edges: one lying horizontal and the other standing vertical.
Point (physics):
A small circular dot.
Point (mathematics):
A location.
Predictions:
A description about what one thinks might happen in the future.
Rational:
Any communication that can be resolved to a single possible meaning.
Reality, Real:
Existing objects and how they are related to one another.
Science
Rational explanations for physical phenomena involving Hypothesis and Theory.
Shape:
That which distinguishes inside from outside; a discontinuity in space.
Space:
that which does not have shape; boundless nothing.
Theory:
Physical explanation of how hypothesized objects mediate phenomena.
Thing:
Physical object, being
Universe:
matter (atoms) and space (nothing)
The Universe is a term used to compass the set of all things (atoms) and the nothingness that separating each and every one, allowing for motion.
These definitions have been collected from multiple sources, many are from Youstupidrelativist.com.