In logic, the comprehension of an object is the totality of intensions, that is, attributes, characters, marks, properties, or qualities, that the object possesses, or else the totality of intensions that are pertinent to the context of a given discussion. Logic is the study of the principles of valid demonstration and Inference. Not to be confused with the homophone Intention; or the related concept of Intentionality. This is the correct technical term for the whole collection of intensions of an object, but it is common in less technical usage to see 'intension' used for both the composite and the primitive ideas.
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In any of several studies that treat the use of signs for example in Linguistics, Logic, Mathematics, Semantics, and Semiotics, the An extensional definition of a concept or term formulates its meaning by specifying its extension, that is every object that falls under the Definition Not to be confused with the homophone Intention; or the related concept of Intentionality. In Logic and Mathematics, an intensional definition gives the meaning of a term by specifying all the properties required to come to that Definition
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