The definition "'Sports utility vehicle' means an unwieldy pile of vehicular machinery that consumes massive quantities of fuel, emits inordinate amounts of polluting gasses, and is prone to roll over in crashes" is an example of:
A) A precising definition.
B) A persuasive definition.
C) A theoretical definition.
D) An automotive definition.
E) An operational definition.

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The definition is not a precising definition because it does not clarify or specify the characteristics of an SUV. It is also not a theoretical definition because it is not providing a broader conceptual framework for understanding SUVs. The definition is clearly persuasive in nature as it aims to persuade the reader that SUVs are environmentally damaging and unsafe.

The Definition "'Sports Utility Vehicle' Means an Unwieldy Pile of Vehicular