The definition "'Grain' means (1) a small hard seed, (2) a unit of weight, (3) the arrangement or direction of the fibers in wood" is an example of:
A) An enumerative definition.
B) A theoretical definition.
C) A precising definition.
D) A stipulative definition.
E) A lexical definition.

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This is an example of a lexical definition, which provides a common or established meaning of a word as it is used in language.

The Definition "'Grain' Means (1) a Small Hard Seed, (2)