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Definitions

(a) differentiative defintion—one which compares unlikeness to existing states of being or not being. (b) descriptive definition—one which classifies by characteristics, by describing existing states of being. (c) associative definition—one which declares likeness to existing states of being or not being. (d) action definition—one which delineates cause and potential change of state of being by cause of existence, inexistence, action, inaction, purpose or lack of purpose. (AP&A, pp. 65-66)