As a Lexical Definition, the Definition "'Warhead' Means the Uppermost

question 24

Multiple Choice

As a lexical definition, the definition "'Warhead' means the uppermost section of a guided missile" may be criticized as:

• A) Being too narrow.
• B) Being too broad.
• C) Failing to indicate the context to which the definiens pertains.
• D) Failing to convey the essential meaning of the word being defined.
• E) Being obscure.

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