3. • Define Technical Definition
• Note the guideline in writing
Technical Definition
• Write definition of words in
their technical definition.
4.
5. TRUE OR FALSE
_____1. Context changes the meaning of a word.
_____2. Technical definition will answer “what is X”
_____3. Parenthetical definitions develop beyond a
sentence level on audience need s and the writer’s
purpose.
_____4. Sentence-level is a type of technical
definition that are place within the context of a
6. Denotative vs Connotative
Denotative – is the precise, literal definition of a
word that might be found in a dictionary.
Example:
•Chef and Cook. Denotation: Both words denote
someone who prepares food.
•House and Home. Denotation: Both words
denote a place where people live.
•Shrewd and Clever. Denotation: Both words
denote intelligence.
•Skinny and Slim. Denotation: Both words denote
thinness.
Connotative – refers to the wide array of positive
and negative associations that most words naturally
carry with them.
Example:
POSITIVE NEGATIVE
We bought inexpensive We bought
cheap souvenir at the
souvenir at the amusement
park. amusement park
I ate a moist sandwich I ate soggy
sandwich
7. POSITIVE, NEGATIVE, and NEUTRAL
Connotation
POSITIVE CONNOTATION – the positive feeling
associated with a word that extends beyond its literal
definition.
NEGATIVE CONNOTATION – bad feeling or emotion that is
connected to a word.
NEUTRAL CONNOTATION – a word has no positive
association, but it also has no negative association.
8.
9. Technical meaning of words are used in specific areas of different
fields. These words are used to describe the meanings of specific
things.
Technical writing often contains words that are used in specific
ways in different disciplines.
It is the use of words with technical meanings. These words
demonstrate a scientific process, a concept or advancement.
10. Parenthetical definitions are place within the
context of a sentence.
Example:
As the horse came around the corner, it started
trot (jog).
11. Sentence-level Definitions
– more complex terms may need a sentence
definition (which may be more than one sentence.)
NAME CLASS DEFINING
CHARACTERISTIC
Mercury Metal Liquid at room
temperature
12. WORK IN TRIOS
Directions: Complete the given parenthetical
definition by supplying the meaning/synonyms
of the underlined word.
1. The leaching field (__________) requires
crushed stone.
2. The trees in the site are mostly deciduous
(_________).
3. The runner beans (__________) is likely to
grow in both wet and dry season.
13. GROUP ACTIVITY
Directions: Define the term given to
each group using the formula.
Group 1 – Biologist
Cardiologist
Group 2 – Poem
Story
Group 3 – Child abuse
Bullying
14. Guidelines for writing Technical
Definitions
1. Be accurate. Use precise terms
2. Be objective, use facts, not opinions.
3. Use the right level of detail. Think about how much
information your audience will need.
4. Grade your language. Match the knowledge level of your
audience.
15. Directions: Tell whether each definition
conforms with the guideline.
1. A microwave is a thing used for cooking.
2. Twitter is a social media platform that limits
messages to 140 characters.
3. A lightning conductor is a device that
conducts lightning.
16. TEST I. TRUE or FALSE
_____1. Context changes the meaning of the word.
_____2. Technical definition will answer “what is X”
_____3. Sentence-level is a type of Technical definition that
are placed within the context of a sentence.
_____4. Parenthetical definitions provide more context and
follow the pattern below.
SUMMATIVE TEST NO. 2
17. TEST II: Directions: Encircle the correct synonym
of the underlined word inside the parenthesis.
5. The English class went to visit the gigantic (huge,
tiny) statue of St. Vincent in Bayambang,
Pangasinan.
6. We chose not to undertake the project because of
the enormous (little, so much) costs involved.
SUMMATIVE TEST NO. 2
18. TEST III: IDENTIFICATION
7. Denotative -
8. Parenthetical -
9. Sentence-level -
10. Connotative -
SUMMATIVE TEST NO. 2
