Psychology Dictionary
  • Psychology Resources
  1. Home
  2. intensional meaning

intensional meaning

intensional meaning

the meaning of a word or phrase as defined by listing the essential or salient properties of the thing or concept referred to. For example, the intensional meaning of sister is “female sibling.” Compare extensional meaning.

Related Terms

double helix

double helix see DNA.

EPP

EPP abbreviation for end-plate potential.

depth-of-processing hypothesis

depth-of-processing hypothesis the theory that the strength...

interhemispheric interaction

interhemispheric interaction any neurophysiological, electr...

oral sound

oral sound a speech sound produced by airflow through the c...

representative sampling

representative sampling the selection of study units (e.g.,...

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter I

Browse by Letter


A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z

© 2025 PsychologyDB.com All rights reserved.

Terms Sitemap Contact