Which of the Following Best Expresses the Rule About Using

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best expresses the rule about using negative terms in definitions?

• A)No definition should ever have any negative terms in it.
• B)Every definition should have at least one negative term so that we know what is excluded from it.
• C)Negative terms are usually okay, but should be avoided if they are confusing.
• D)Negative terms are usually to be avoided, but are okay when defining inherently negative concepts.
• E)A definition should never have two negative terms, since that would be a double negative.

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Definitions:

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