Definitional

/ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃənəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or involving the definition or clear meaning of something.

Etymology

From definition plus -al (adjective suffix). Definition comes from Latin definitio.

Kelly Says

When scholars talk about 'definitional disputes,' they're recognizing that many disagreements aren't really about facts—they're about what words mean. This is why philosophers spend so much time on what seems like semantic nitpicking but is actually crucial to understanding.

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