1. the internal content or meaning of a concept or term, as opposed to its extension
Usage: logic; philosophy

Examples

• The intensions of the term ‘bachelor’ include being unmarried and male.
• In logic class, we studied the difference between intensions and extensions of concepts.
• The philosopher examined the intensions of various abstract terms.
• Understanding intensions helps clarify the meaning of complex definitions.
• The intensions of ‘triangle’ include having three sides and three angles.