DEFINITIONS, TYPES OF
  1. differentiative defintion
    one which compares unlikeness to existing states of being or not being.
    descriptive definition
    one which classifies by characteristics, by describing existing states of being.
    associative definition
    one which declares likeness to existing states of being or not being.
    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)


Technical Dictionary