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intension

noun

/ɪnˈtɛnʃən/

Meaning

The internal content of a concept; the set of attributes implied by a word or phrase.

The intension of the word 'dog' includes being a mammal and domesticated.

connotation, implication, sense, meaning

extension, denotation

logical intension, semantic intension, word intension

An additional performance demanded by an audience at the end of a show.

a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness

The style of pronunciation and word choice in speaking or writing.

The tendency to act quickly and without thought or care; lack of self-control.

a spoken or written representation or account of someone or something

a dairy product made from milk that has been coagulated and pressed