A teacher says that amphibian means "frogs, newts, and salamanders." Is she giving the students a definition?
A)no (a list of objects is not a definition)
B)no (the teacher is referring to some objects but a real definition must refer to the intension of the term)
C)yes (this is an intensional definition)
D)yes (this is a definition by example)

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The teacher is providing a definition by example, listing specific instances of amphibians to illustrate what falls under that category. This approach helps students understand the concept through examples.

A Teacher Says That Amphibian Means "Frogs, Newts, and Salamanders