The definition "'Spoon' means this and this and this" (as you point to a number of spoons) is an example of:
A) An enumerative definition.
B) A definition by subclass.
C) An operational definition.
D) A demonstrative (ostensive) definition.
E) A definition by genus and difference.

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The definition where the speaker is pointing to the spoons and saying what they are is an example of a demonstrative (ostensive) definition. This type of definition relies on directly showing or demonstrating what is being defined, rather than using words to explain it.

The Definition "'Spoon' Means This and This and This" (As