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Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A process of binding the meaning to the defined term by pointing out examples and counterexamples: definition by exemplification.

Equivalents

Čeština ostenzivní definice
Español definición ostensiva

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Ostensively ostensoir ostensorio ostensorium ostensory ostent

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