As a lexical definition, Lord Webb-Johnson's multiple definition "A neurotic is a person who builds a castle in the air. A psychotic is a man who lives in it. And a psychiatrist is a man who collects the rent" may be criticized as:
A) Being negative.
B) Being obscure.
C) Being figurative.
D) Being ambiguous.
E) Being circular.

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This definition uses figurative language, employing metaphors to describe the concepts of neurotic, psychotic, and psychiatrist, rather than providing clear, literal descriptions.

As a Lexical Definition, Lord Webb-Johnson's Multiple Definition "A Neurotic