The set of attributes shared by all and only those objects to which a general term refers, is called : (A) The intension of that term (B) Connotation of that term (C) The extension of that term (D) Denotation of that term Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

The set of attributes shared by all and only those objects to which a general term refers, is called : (A) The intension of that term (B) Connotation of that term (C) The extension of that term (D) Denotation of that term Choose the correct answer from the options given below : Correct Answer <span style="">(A) and (B) only</span>

In logic, the intension and extension are correlative words that indicate the reference of a term or concept.

Key Points

• Every phrase refers to a certain object and conveys a specific quality (attributes).
• It's also known as a term's intention because it refers to the general traits that a term intends to convey.
• Intension indicates the internal content of a term or concept that constitutes its formal definition
• The intention is denoted by the attributes or properties of the content or subject matter of the word.
• Connotation is the function of proposing qualities (attributes) that an object possesses.
• It is frequently inferred by the definition of a word.
• It can also refer to the entire set of meanings or attributes conveyed by a notion.

Thus, the set of attributes shared by all and only those objects to which a general term refers is called the intention of that term or connotation of that term.

Hence (A) and (B) only are correct options.

Additional Information

• Denotation: It is stated to be utilized in denotation when a phrase is applied to denote items or display their number.
• The extension of a term is made up of all the things to which it is applied.
• The object is described using terms and denotes specific characteristics.