EXPANDED

DEFINITION
 WHAT
IS A
DEFINITION?
 DEFINITION
A definition explains the
meaning of a word or
idea. It helps people
understand what
something is, how it works,
or what makes it different
from other things.
TYPES OF DEFINITION
1

2
3
TYPES OF DEFINITION
1 FORMAL DEFINITION

2
3
TYPES OF DEFINITION
1 FORMAL DEFINITION

2 INFORMAL DEFINITION

3
TYPES OF DEFINITION
1 FORMAL DEFINITION

2 INFORMAL DEFINITION

3 EXPANDED DEFINITION
 FORMAL DEFINITION
explains a word by
stating its three parts:
Example:
the term (what is being A smartphone (term)
defined), the class (what is an electronic
type it belongs to), and device (class) that
its unique allows people to
characteristics (what call, text, and use
makes it different). This the internet
type of definition is (characteristics).
found in dictionaries.
INFORMAL DEFINITION
gives a simple or Example:
common way of A smartphone
explaining a is like a small
word. It is often computer that
used in you can carry
everyday anywhere.
conversations.
EXPANDED DEFINITION
is used to define technical terms
with a very detailed explanation,
sometimes, with the use of
examples and visuals. Expanded
definitions are usually found in
academic texts (Gonzales, et al.,
2017).
EXPANDED DEFINITION
Example:
A smartphone is a small electronic
device that allows people to
communicate, browse the
internet, and take pictures. It
became popular in the 21st
century and has changed the way
people live.
 WHY USE
EXPANDED
DEFINITION?
 WHY USE EXPANDED
DEFINITIONS?
To To give To
make ideas complete avoid
clearer information confusion
 WHY USE EXPANDED
DEFINITIONS?
To
make ideas
clearer
 WHY USE EXPANDED
DEFINITIONS?
To
make ideas
clearer
explain
difficult
words in a
way that is
easy to
understand.
EXAMPLE
Bark is the outer
To make covering of a tree
ideas that protects it from
clearer damage, just like skin
protects the human
body.
 WHY USE EXPANDED
DEFINITIONS?
To To give
make ideas complete
clearer information
explain
difficult
words in a
way that is
easy to
understand.
 WHY USE EXPANDED
DEFINITIONS?
To To give
make ideas complete
clearer information
explain provide
difficult background
words in a details to
way that is give a full
easy to picture of
understand. the topic.
 EXAMPLE
Bark is the tough outer
layer of a tree that helps
To give protect it from insects,
complete harsh weather, and
diseases. Some trees, like
information
cinnamon trees, have bark
that can be used as a spice.
 WHY USE EXPANDED
DEFINITIONS?
To To give To
make ideas complete avoid
clearer information confusion
explain provide
difficult background
words in a details to
way that is give a full
easy to picture of
understand. the topic.
 WHY USE EXPANDED
DEFINITIONS?
To To give To
make ideas complete avoid
clearer information confusion
explain provide help people
difficult background
know the
words in a details to
exact
way that is give a full
meaning
easy to picture of
understand. the topic. being used.
EXAMPLE
The word "bark" can mean
the rough outer layer of a
To tree, but it can also mean
avoid the sound a dog makes. For
example, in the sentence
confusion
"The dog’s bark was loud,"
the word "bark" refers to the
dog's sound, not a tree.
TECHNIQUES
OF GIVING
EXPANDED
DEFINITIONS
TECHNIQUES 1 DESCRIPTION

OF GIVING 2

3
PROCESS NARRATION

EXPANDED
ADDITIONAL DEFINITION

4 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

DEFINITIONS 5 CAUSE/CAUSES

6 EFFECTS, RESULTS, OR CONSEQUENCES

7 PROBLEM-SOLUTION

8 STATISTICS
TECHNIQUES 9 USES/APPLICATION

OF GIVING 10 SIMILARITIES, DIFFERENCES, ANALOGIES

11
EXPANDED
CLASSES, TYPES, CATEGORIES

12 EXAMPLES

DEFINITIONS 13 ETYMOLOGY

14 NEGATIVES

15 ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES
1. DESCRIPTION
This technique
explains what
something looks like,
its features, or its
characteristics.
EXAMPLE
Millennials are people born
between 1981 and 1996.
They often watch television
and use different social
media applications.
2. PROCESS NARRATION
This technique
explains the step-by-
step process of how
something happens
or how it is used.
EXAMPLE
Generation transition is the process of
shifting from one generation to
another. Generation Transition takes
place after different considerations and
factors. First, after a big movement in
society such as technological
explosion which paved way for
different generations.
3. ADDITIONAL DEFINITION
This technique
adds extra details
to explain a concept
more clearly.
EXAMPLE
Generation transition is the process of
shifting from one generation to
another. Generation Transition takes
place after different considerations and
factors. First, after a big movement in
society such as technological explosion
which paved way for different
generations.
EXAMPLE
Generation Transition is
also defined as the changes
happening in lifestyle and
social interaction which
leads to significant
differences.
4. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

This technique
explains the
history or origin of
a word or concept.
EXAMPLE
Generation Y is known as the generation
which was born between the early
1980s and the early 2000s. Generation
Y evolved during 1996 or 1997 which
was named as “iGeneration” or
Generation Z by different philosophers
because of their distinct peculiarity in
using social media and technology.
5. CAUSE/CAUSES
This technique
explains the reasons
or factors that lead
to the existence of
something.
EXAMPLE
Generation transition is the process
of shifting from one generation to
another. Research proved that
transition of generations has
caused millennials to encounter
societal problems which influenced
how they raised their children.
6. EFFECTS, RESULTS, OR CONSEQUENCES

This technique
explains the
outcomes of an
event or action.
EXAMPLE
Generation transition is the process of
shifting from one generation to another.
Research proved that transition of
generations has caused millennials to
encounter societal problems which
influenced how they raised their children. As
a result, generation Z becomes more
sensitive with their savings and future
matters.
7. PROBLEM-SOLUTION
This technique
presents a problem
related to the topic
and how it can be
solved.
EXAMPLE
Generation Transition really
affects even the environment
that some areas are sacrificed for
developments. However, it can be
a way to fix the gap by starting a
new generation which cares for
nature.
8. STATISTICS
This technique
uses numbers or
data to explain a
concept.
EXAMPLE
Research shows that
there are about two
billion Generation Z
individuals worldwide.
9. USES/APPLICATIONS
This technique
explains how
something is used
or applied in real
life.
EXAMPLE
The term “Generation Z”
helps researchers
understand how technology
shapes modern behavior
and social interactions.
10. SIMILARITIES, DIFFERENCES, ANALOGIES

This technique
compares a concept
to another to highlight
its similarities or
differences.
EXAMPLE
Millennials, also known as
Generation Y, grew up with
television, while Generation Z
grew up with social media.
However, both are influenced
by the internet.
11. CLASSES, TYPES, CATEGORIES

This technique
organizes a concept
into groups or
subgroups.
EXAMPLE
Generation Transition
includes all different
generations and some of
these are Generation X,
Millennials, and
iGeneration.
12. EXAMPLES
This technique
gives specific
examples to
explain a concept
better.
EXAMPLE
Generation Z people can
be the young Tiktok
users, young vloggers,
and young social media
influencers.
13. ETYMOLOGY
This technique
explains the origin of
a word and how its
meaning changed
over time.
EXAMPLE
The “i” in “iGeneration”
stands for “individualized,”
showing how this
generation
is independent in
many ways.
14. NEGATIVES
This technique
explains what a
concept is NOT or
what it does not
include.
EXAMPLE
Generation Y and
Generation Z are not
separate from history;
they are simply names for
groups of people born at
different times.
15. ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES

This technique
explains both the
good and bad
sides of a concept.
EXAMPLE
Generation Transition really
improves technology and
daily life. However, it also
leads to the loss of
traditional values.
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