Which of the Following Is a Stipulative Definition

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a stipulative definition?

• A)Ireland is the second largest of the British Isles.
• B)Being overweight means having a body mass index higher than 25.
• C)Polygamy is marriage to more than one wife.
• D)A pentathlon is an athletic competition comprising five events.
• E)Renal failure is the eighth leading cause of death in the United States.

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Definitions:

Arctic

refers to the polar region at the northernmost part of Earth, characterized by extreme cold, ice-covered seas, and unique ecosystems and wildlife.

Geneticists

Scientists who study genetics, focusing on the mechanisms of hereditary, gene function, and genetic variation in living organisms.

Clone

An exact genetic copy of a living organism, produced through artificial means.

Mammoth

A large, extinct species of hairy prehistoric elephant, often associated with the Pleistocene epoch.