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1. To fix the bounds of; to bring to a termination; to end. To define controversies.

2. To determine or clearly exhibit the boundaries of; to mark the limits of; as, to define the extent of a kingdom or country.

3. To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly; as, the defining power of an optical instrument. Rings . . . Very distinct and well defined. (Sir i. Newton)

4. To determine the precise signification of; to fix the meaning of; to describe accurately; to explain; to expound or interpret; as, to define a word, a phrase, or a scientific term. They define virtue to be life ordered according to nature. (Robynson (mores Utopia))

Origin: oe. Definer, usually, to end, to finish, f. Definir to define, L. Definire to limit, define; de- _ finire to limit, end, finis boundary, limit, end. See Final, finish.


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What do you think? the resource says The biological species concept defines a species as members of populations that actually or potentially interbreed in nature, with this definition you get the contradiction colin leslie dean pointed put the bactrian and ...

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by GaryGaulin
Tue Sep 01, 2009 12:22 am
 
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Natural selection is proven wrong

What do you think? the resource says The biological species concept defines a species as members of populations that actually or potentially interbreed in nature, with this definition you get the contradiction colin leslie dean pointed put the bactrian and ...

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by gamila
Mon Aug 31, 2009 4:37 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Natural selection is proven wrong
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Re: Biology is not a science

Well, if a philosopher says it, it must be true, because he defines a term his own way and it doesn't conform. This is all the argument of a compulsive labeler someone who says, "Your area must meet my expectations." You obviously need very ...

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by AstusAleator
Sun Aug 02, 2009 1:06 am
 
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Topic: Biology is not a science
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Re: Biology is not a science

Well, if a philosopher says it, it must be true, because he defines a term his own way and it doesn't conform. This is all the argument of a compulsive labeler someone who says, "Your area must meet my expectations." You obviously need very black-and-white ...

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by DavidDock
Sat Aug 01, 2009 10:36 am
 
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Topic: Biology is not a science
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Re: The Colin Leslie Dean species paradox

... a species is, and so do scientists, no matter what you say Gamila. The only point you have is that species is a taxonomic approximation. An owl defines an organism with a certain similar phenotype. They are unique and DEFINABLE. Approximations are used in chemistry also. One example is in stoichiometry. ...

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by AFJ
Sat Jul 18, 2009 5:03 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: The Colin Leslie Dean species paradox
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