A definition is too wide (too broad) if the definiens applies to objects outside the extension of the definiendum.

Name: A definition is too wide (too broad) if the definiens applies to objects outside the extension of the definiendum.
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A definition is too broad if it includes things that should not be included, meaning the definiens (the defining part) applies to more objects than the definiendum (the term being defined).

A Definition Is Too Wide (Too Broad) If the Definiens