In the definition "'Trunk' means a large sturdy box for holding clothes or personal effects" the genus term is:
A) Clothes or personal effects.
B) Trunk.
C) Box.
D) A large sturdy box for holding clothes or personal effects.
E) A large sturdy box.

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The genus term in a definition refers to the broad category or class that the term being defined falls into. In this case, "trunk" is being defined as a type of "box," making "box" the genus term.

In the Definition "'Trunk' Means a Large Sturdy Box for Holding