The definition "'Gemstone' means a diamond, emerald, sapphire, ruby, and so on" is an example of:
A) A definition by genus and difference.
B) A persuasive definition.
C) A demonstrative definition.
D) A definition by subclass.
E) A precising definition.

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This definition is an example of a definition by subclass because it specifies a category (gemstone) and then lists examples of items that fall within that category (diamond, emerald, sapphire, ruby, etc.).

The Definition "'Gemstone' Means a Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, and So