" Ram means male sheep." This is an example of a(n) _____.
A) etymological definition
B) definition by genus and difference
C) enumerative definition
D) ostensive definition
E) synonymous definition
F) definition by subclass

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A definition by genus and difference specifies a general category (genus) and then distinguishes the specific item from others in that category by listing its unique characteristics (difference). "Ram means male sheep" fits this pattern by identifying "ram" as a specific kind of sheep (male).

" Ram Means Male Sheep