stipulative definition
- noun
- /ˈstɪpjʊlətɪv dɪˈfɪnɪʃən/
- Formal
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definición estipulativa
- The philosopher introduced a stipulative definition to clarify how he would use the term in his argument.
Examples
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Whenever creating a new technical term, it is helpful to provide a stipulative definition at the start.
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Her stipulative definition of 'success' differed greatly from its everyday meaning.
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A stipulative definition can vary from person to person.
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In her essay, she provided a stipulative definition of 'freedom'.
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In her report, the researcher presented a stipulative definition for 'digital literacy' to avoid confusion during discussions.
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The author included a stipulative definition of 'social justice' at the beginning of the book to clarify her perspective.
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During the seminar, he offered a stipulative definition of 'sustainable development' to ensure everyone understood his framework.
Antonyms
How Accepted
3
1.4
675
2.7
- Specialized
5
4.2
- Formal
Surface Forms
Morphology
stipulative + definition
The phrase is a straightforward adjective + noun composition: if a learner knows 'stipulative' (given by stipulation or assigned) and 'definition' they can infer it means a definition assigned by someone rather than an established one. This follows normal adjectival modification patterns and is predictable from the constituents, so it is transparent.
Etymology
The phrase stipulative definition comes from the word stipulate, which means 'to agree'. So a stipulative definition is a definition someone makes or chooses for a particular discussion or argument, not the usual meaning.