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CHAPTER-2-LESSON-2-DEFINITON.pptx
1. “Without words, without writing and without books
there would be no history, there could be no concept of
humanity.” – Herman Hesse
Chapter 2
LESSON 2
DEFINITION
2. “Britain and America are two
nations divided by a common
language” this is a quote attributed
to George Bernard Shaw.
Introduction
3. Know what is definition
Appreciate the significance of definition in writing.
Distinguish the two methods of defining terms
and,
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OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson we are able to;
4. ● Definitions in technical writing refer to explaining
the meaning of a word as it relates to the subject
being discussed.
● Definitions can solve problems and clear up
confusion within a document.
● It is simply giving the exact meaning of the
unfamiliar and special meaning of the word.
● It is a useful technique in oral or written
communication.
● The technical writer able to define the terms with
multiple meaning of those unfamiliar words to the
reader.
DEFINITION
6. Species -The term to be defined may be introduced by a
DETERMINER. (The term to be Defined)
Genus -The term belongs is always connected to the species
by a LINKING VERB. (Both (Species and Genus) can be
introduced by a Determiner.
Differentia -It is written to give the CHARACTERISTICS OF
THE TERM. Make it different from other
terms belonging to the same genus.
SIMPLE DEFINITIONS
: It is consisting and formulated in three parts;
7. Species
(term to be
defined)
Genus
(the class where the
term belongs)
Differentia
(a characteristic of the
term)
Language is a form of communication.
An architect is a professional Who designs buildings.
Communication is a process of giving and receiving
information.
Writing is an art of expression.
University is an institution where knowledge is
produce
8. EXPANDED DEFINITIONS
This is done by stipulation, operation, explication, cause and
effect, classification, example, and other rhetorical
functions.
- Is a one or more paragraphs that attempt to explain
a complex term.
- Are usually located in the introductory material of
a document because the information is needed
before the audience or reader can understand the
subject matter of a document.
9. Example:
1. Communication is a systematic process in which people interact with and
through
species genus differentia (containing explication and example
symbols to create and interpret meanings.
2. Braille is a system of touch reading and writing for blind people in which raised
dots on paper represent the letters of the alphabets.
species genus differentia
10. Definition/ defining term is indeed
important in technical writing because it
will keep the reader on track and will
avoid confusions.
conclusion
11. ● Rosales, MJ.D, Galano, E.A & Riviera, JA.A. (2019). Technical
writing: a resource guide to writing across disciplines. Lorimar
Publishing, INC. 776 Aurora Blvd., cor. Boston Street, Cubao,
Quezon City, Metro Manila
● https://www.phrasebank.manchester.ac.uk/writing-
definitions/?fbclid=IwAR3_U9_FazG99MqeLlaN30Ahg-
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● https://www.unifiedcompliance.com/education/the-importance-of-
defining-terms-part-one/
References:
12. Objectives:
At the end of the lesson we are able to;
● Know what is informal definition and
● Differentiate denotation from
connotation.
Continuation…………
13. - It does not follow a pattern.
- The goal is to give Meaning or
Explain unfamiliar words.
- It uses Denotations and
Connotations.
INFORMAL DEFINITIONS
14. is the basic literal
meaning or the
dictionary meaning of
words
DENOTATION -
16. - is the additional shade of
meaning that words imply aside
from its dictionary meaning.
- is the positive or negative
associations a word naturally
carries.
CONNOTATION-
17. EXAMPLES:
Positive Connotation Neutral Connotation Negative Connotation
courageous confident conceited
unique different peculiar
meticulous selective picky
vintage old decrepit
