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Quarter IV – Week 3
Giving the Expanded/Extended
Definition of Words

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Quarter IV - Week 3: Giving the Expanded/Extended Definition of Words
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 Lesson 1
Giving the Expanded/Extended
Definition of Words
MELC: Give the expanded/extended definition of words.
Objectives: 1. Define expanded/extended meaning of words
2. Identify the techniques in writing extended definitions used in texts
3. Give the expanded/extended definition of words

Let’s Try
Directions: Read each question carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space
provided before the number.

______ 1. Which best describes the meaning of extended or expanded definition?

A. the term to be defined
B. one or more paragraphs that attempt to explain a complex term
C. synonyms or antonyms the writer uses to explain an unknown term
D. a definition that describes or explains technical terminology

______ 2. Sometimes writers define a term by explaining what the concept is not to help
us understand that word better. That technique is called ____________________.
A. etymology C. historical reference
B. negation D. examples/anecdotes

______ 3. Which technique in writing extended definitions presents the origin of words?
A. etymology C. historical reference
B. negation D. examples/anecdotes

______ 4. Which technique in writing extended definitions shows how a word has been
usually defined?
A. etymology C. historical reference
B. negation D. examples/anecdotes

______ 5. Which of the techniques is the writer using when he presents stories or examples
to illustrate the word or concept?
A. etymology C. historical reference
B. negation D. examples/anecdotes

______ 6. Which technique in writing extended definition is used in the sentence in

boldface?
“Bravery doesn’t exist without fear. No matter how challenging or dangerous
a task can be, bravery allows a person to work alongside his/her fear rather than
forget about it.”
A. etymology C. historical reference
B. negation D. examples/anecdotes

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______ 7. Which technique in writing extended definition is used in the following sentences?
“Bravery can be seen in every community. Look no farther than your local
firefighters, policemen, and medical frontliners to see acts of bravery. Students are
brave when they stand up to a bully or present a project in front of the whole class.
A. negation C. examples/anecdotes
B. etymology D. historical reference

______ 8. Which technique in writing extended definition is used in the following sentence?
“Plant is a living thing that grows on earth, in water, or on other plants, usually
has a stem, leaves, roots, and flowers, and produces seeds.”
A. negation C. listing parts
B. examples/anecdotes D. evoking the senses

______ 9. Which technique in writing extended definition is used in the meaning of

“Wi-Fi”?
In 2005, Webster's (Dictionary) defined "Wi-Fi" as follows: "Wi-Fi (certification mark)
- used to certify the interoperability of wireless computer networking devices."
A. negation C. examples/anecdotes
B. etymology D. historical reference

______ 10. Examine the following extended definition of “home” and identify the techniques
used by the writer (in correct order).

“(1) The term home (Old Norse Heimer, High German heim, Greek komi,
meaning "village") has, since a long time, been taken over by two kinds of
moralists, both dear to those who wield power. (2) The notion of home became the
keystone for a code of domestic morality, safeguarding the property (which
included the women) of the family. Simultaneously the notion of homeland
supplied the first article of faith for patriotism, persuading men to die in wars
which often served no other interest except that of a minority of their ruling class.
Both usages have hidden the original meaning.”
(3) Originally home meant the center of the world—not in a geographical,
but in an ontological sense…” -The Meaning of Home, John Berger

A. historical reference, listing the parts, etymology

B. etymology, examples, historical reference
C. etymology, examples, negation
D. etymology, historical reference, examples

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 Let’s Explore and Discover
1. Introduction

Checking the meaning of words in a dictionary is a

Unlocking of Difficulties
Expanded/Extended
Definition
• is one or more paragraphs
that attempt to explain a
complex term. It uses a
number of other techniques
to define a word, concept, or
phrase.
• is an explanation and/or
an illustration of a word,
thing, or concept
simple task. Yet the real problem is that, most of the time,
these dictionary definitions are inadequate or not close
enough to what you are searching for. There are
techniques that you can use to explain or clarify these
unfamiliar terms. Using the expanded or extended
definition of words is one way to effectively do this.
An expanded or extended definition usually comes
in a form of one or more paragraphs to explain or clarify
a complex term. These kinds of definitions are commonly
used in writing technical papers such as research papers.
Additionally, some techniques are used in defining a
word, concept, or phrase.
Take a look at these techniques used in extended
definitions (*Note that extended definitions may or may
not include all these techniques):

Etymology Sharing a word’s origin

Telling example or a story (anecdote) that

Examples or Anecdotes illustrates the term

Defining a term by explaining what the

Negation
concept is not

Historical references Showing how a word has been defined

Identifying smaller, more familiar pieces of an

Listing and describing the
idea to point to the definition of the bigger
parts
concept
Using a word that creates a picture in the
reader’s mind so the reader might relate
Evoking the senses
through memory of sound, sight, touch,
hearing, or smell

(Sources:
“3.1: What Is a Definition?,” Libretexts, June 15, 2020, https://bit.ly/3eAgNr7.
“NROC Developmental English Foundations,” NROC, Accessed May 2, 2021, https://bit.ly/3o4REYp.)

On the next page are examples of extended/expanded definitions. Study these carefully.

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ON “FREEDOM”

To our colonial forefathers, freedom meant having a voice in

their government. (historical reference) The Revolutionary War was
a last resort against an empire that continued to tax its colonists
without the representation of the colonists in Parliament. Since the
United States won the right to rule itself, our country has been referred
to as "the land of the free and the home of the brave." (example) True
freedom means the ability to think, feel, say, or act however one
chooses. (listing parts) It is a state where the bars of bondage do not
exist. (negation) Unfortunately, the widening gap between the haves
and have nots means that some are now shackled by their lack of
education. (evoke the senses: shackled or chained) Americans can
attain real freedom when everyone has the same educational
opportunities.

(Source: “NROC Developmental English Foundations,” NROC, accessed May 2, 2021,

https://bit.ly/3o4REYp)

ON “PANDEMIC”

Pandemic comes from the Greek pándēmos which means "of

all the people, public, common, (of diseases) widespread."
(etymology).
Defined in 1832, pandemic (noun) is an outbreak of a disease
that occurs over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries
or continents) and typically affects a significant proportion of the
population (historical reference). An outbreak is “a sudden rise in
the incidence of a disease” and typically is confined to a localized area
or a specific group of people. Should an outbreak become more severe,
and less localized, it may be characterized as an epidemic. If it
broadens still further, and affects a significant portion of the
population, the disease may be characterized as a pandemic
(listing/describing parts).
There have been a number of pandemics since the beginning of
the 20th century: the H1N1 pandemic of 2009, the Spanish flu of
1918/19, as well as flu pandemics in 1957 and 1968, and now the
COVID-19 pandemic of 2019/present. Among the best-known
pandemics is the Black Death, a plague which spread across Asia and
Europe in the middle of the 14th century (examples).
Every pandemic, like the COVID-19, is not just considered a
health crisis (negation). It has the potential to create social, economic,
and political effects to many nations.

(Sources:
“Pandemic,” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, accessed May 3, 2021,
https://bit.ly/2RAqT21.
“Coronavirus Disease COVID-19 Pandemic | UNDP.” replication-receiver, accessed
March 12. 2020, https://bit.ly/3f6246e.)

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 Let’s Practice
Activity 1
Directions: Determine the technique used in each excerpt of extended definitions below.
Choose only the letters of your answers from the given choices in the box.

A. etymology C. negation E. listing/describing parts

B. examples/anecdotes D. historical reference F. evoking the senses

____ 1. amphibian (noun) : Crocodiles are not termed under amphibians although they possess
qualities of amphibians and they are also part of the reptile family.
____ 2. quarantine (noun): a period of 40 days (first used in 1617)
____ 3. quarantine (noun): partly modification of French quarantaine, from Old French, from
quarante forty, from Latin quadraginta, from quadra- (akin to quattuor four) + -ginta
(akin to viginti twenty)
____ 4. virus (noun): any of a large group of submicroscopic, infectious agents that are usually
regarded as nonliving, extremely complex molecules, or sometimes as very simple
microorganisms, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA
core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of
growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases
in humans, animals, and plants
____ 5. essential (adjective): Overall, more than 1,400 appointments were made for seniors as
well as people in poor health and essential workers such as ambulance drivers,
teachers, and restaurant employees, according to Phelan.

Activity 2
Directions: Label each part of the extended definition of “research” as: (A) etymology, (B)
examples, (C) negation, (D) historical reference, (E) listing parts, and (F) evoking senses.
Write only the letters of your answers on the blanks provided on the right.

research (noun)
The word research was derived from the Old French recerchier, 1 ________
from re- + cerchier, sercher to “search.”

Its first known use was in 1577, especially defined as an “investigation or

experimentation aimed at the discovery and interpretation of facts, revision of
2 ________
accepted theories or laws in the light of new facts, or practical application of
such new or revised theories or laws.”
Quantitative and qualitative studies are two broad examples or types
of research. 3 ________
A research paper usually includes a title, an introduction, a thesis statement,
a literature review, a discussion section, and a conclusion. 4 ________
Library research, whether going to a physical or an electronic library, is not
considered as research in some fields. However, if one reads materials on a
5 ________
topic and systematically synthesizes the data read about that topic, it can be
accepted as research.
(Sources:
“Research,” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, accessed May 7, 2021, https://bit.ly/2SzYbi9.
“Choosing A Topic-Research Writing-How to Write a Research paper,” HCCC Libraries at Hudson County
Community College,” HCCC.EDU, May 28, 2020. https://bit.ly/3uM6Vjm.
Safary Wa-Mbaleka and Ranjith Kingston Gladstone, Qualitative Research For Senior High School. Silang,
Cavite: Oikos Biblios Publishing House, 2018, 14.)

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 Reflect on this…
In what ways can extended definitions be helpful to you if you want to
understand the meaning of a word or concept?

Let’s Do More
Activity 1
Directions: In the boxes below are parts of the extended definition of “online education.”
Rewrite the statements on the table according to their corresponding labels.

In other scenarios, the
teacher may prerecord a
series of lectures.
Students will have the
relevant information and
can access it
electronically.
In its broadest terms, online
education simply means
acquiring knowledge
through the use of
instruction provided via the
internet (1900s). This can be
done in many ways.
In other words, reading an article
about birds in a periodical online
wouldn't be classified as "online
education," but enrolling in a
video course about ornithology
(study of birds) given by a teacher
would be considered online
education.

online education
For example, a teacher may
Online education is the
choose to hold an online class,
most popular form of
and the students will log on with
distance learning
their personal computers at a
nowadays especially in the
given time. In this way, the class
times of COVID-19
will be conducted the same way it
pandemic.
would be in a classroom.

(1) *Introduction

(2) Historical reference

(how the word has
been defined)

(3) Examples

(4) Examples

(5) Negation

(Source:
“Traditional Education Vs. Online Education,”
The Classroom, 2019, https://bit.ly/2R9Ea1J.)

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 Activity 2
Directions: Write an extended definition paragraph/s of a word, concept, or phrase of
your choice. Make sure to use different techniques in writing extended definitions such
as etymology, examples or anecdotes, negation, historical reference, listing/describing
parts, and evoking the senses. (*You may also choose from these suggested
words/concepts: online games, social media, photography, Original Pinoy Music, K-Pop,
calligraphy, racism, online selling, etc.

Reflect on this…
How can this knowledge in extended definitions be helpful to you in
writing research papers and other technical papers?

Let’s Sum It Up
Directions: Fill in the blanks with words or concepts that you have learned from your
lesson this week. Some initial letters are provided to give you clues.

(1) ___________________________________ is one or more paragraphs that attempt to

explain a complex term. It uses a number of other techniques to define a word,
concept, or phrase. These techniques are: (2) et________________________________,
(3) ex_________________________ or anecdotes, (4) n___________________________,
(5) h______________________________ r_____________________________,
(6) l______________________/describing parts, and (7) evoking the s___________________.

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 Let’s Assess
Directions: Read each question carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space
provided before the number.

______ 1. Which best describes the meaning of extended or expanded definition?

A. the term to be defined
B. synonyms or antonyms the writer uses to explain an unknown term
C. one or more paragraphs that attempt to explain a complex term
D. a definition that describes or explains technical terminology

______ 2. Which technique in writing extended definition is used in the following sentence?
“Plant is a living thing that grows on earth, in water, or on other plants, usually
has a stem, leaves, roots, and flowers, and produces seeds.”
A. negation C. listing parts
B. examples/anecdotes D. evoking the senses

______ 3. Which technique in writing extended definition is used in the sentence in

boldface?
“Bravery doesn’t exist without fear. No matter how challenging or dangerous
a task can be, bravery allows a person to work alongside his/her fear rather than
forget about it.”
A. negation C. historical reference
B. etymology D. examples/anecdotes

______ 4. Which technique in writing extended definition is used in the following sentences?
“Bravery can be seen in every community. Look no farther than your local
firefighters, policemen, and medical frontliners to see acts of bravery. Students are
brave when they stand up to a bully or present a project in front of the whole class.
A. negation C. historical reference
B. etymology D. examples/anecdotes

______ 5. Which technique in writing extended definitions shows how a word has been
usually defined?
A. negation C. historical reference
B. etymology D. examples/anecdotes

______ 6. Which of the techniques is the writer using when he presents stories or examples
to illustrate the word or concept?
A. negation C. historical reference
B. etymology D. examples/anecdotes

______ 7. Sometimes writers define a term by explaining what the concept is not to help
us understand that word better. That technique is called _____________.
A. negation C. historical reference
B. etymology D. examples/anecdotes

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______ 8. Which technique in writing extended definition is used in the meaning of
“Wi-Fi”?
In 2005, Webster's (Dictionary) defined "Wi-Fi" as follows: "Wi-Fi (certification mark)
- used to certify the interoperability of wireless computer networking devices."
A. negation C. historical reference
B. etymology D. examples/anecdotes

______ 9. Which technique in writing extended definitions presents the origin of words?
A. negation C. historical reference
B. etymology D. examples/anecdotes

______ 10. Examine the following extended definition of “home” and identify the techniques
used by the writer (in correct order).

“(1) The term home (Old Norse Heimer, High German heim, Greek komi,
meaning "village") has, since a long time, been taken over by two kinds of
moralists, both dear to those who wield power. (2) The notion of home became the
keystone for a code of domestic morality, safeguarding the property (which
included the women) of the family. Simultaneously the notion of homeland
supplied the first article of faith for patriotism, persuading men to die in wars
which often served no other interest except that of a minority of their ruling class.
Both usages have hidden the original meaning.”
(3) Originally home meant the center of the world—not in a geographical,
but in an ontological sense…” -The Meaning of Home, John Berger

A. historical reference, listing the parts, etymology

B. etymology, examples, negation
C. etymology, examples, historical reference
D. etymology, historical reference, examples

I am so pleased to see that you have accomplished this lesson. Keep learning!
“The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away
from you.” -B.B. King

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 Answer Key
LET’S PRACTICE

1. C 2. D 3. A 4. E 5. B 1. A 2. D 3. B 4. E 5. C

LET’S DO MORE

1. Online education is… 4. In other scenarios, a teacher... Answers may vary

2. In its broadest terms, online…. 5. In other words, reading…
3. For example, a teacher…
***NOTE: Your actual answers should be in complete sentences

LET’S SUM IT UP
1. Extended/Expanded definition 4. negation 7. senses
2. etymology 5. historical reference
3. examples 6. listing

LET’S TRY LET’S ASSESS

1. B 3. A 5. D 7. C 9. D 1. C 3. A 5. C 7. A 9. B
2. B 4. C 6. B 8. C 10. B 2. C 4. D 6. D 8. C 10. C

References
BOOK
Wa-Mbaleka, Safary and Ranjith Kingston Gladstone. Qualitative Research for Senior High School.
Silang, Cavite: Oikos Biblios Publishing House, 2018.

WEBSITES
Ashley Friedman. “Traditional Education Vs. Online Education.” Accessed March 6, 2019.
https://bit.ly/3vODHk6.
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Your Dictionary. “Definition Essay Examples and Topic Ideas.” Accessed May 10, 2021.
https://bit.ly/3xZtrrd.
HCCC.EDU. “Choosing A Topic-Research Writing-How to Write a Research paper-HCCC Libraries at
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Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary. “Essential.” Accessed May 4, 2021. https://bit.ly/3o3jKDy.
Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary. “Pandemic.” Accessed May 3, 2021. https://bit.ly/2RAqT21.
Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary. “Quarantine.” Accessed May 3, 2021. https://bit.ly/3hfb4J1.
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Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary. “Virus.” Accessed May 3, 2021. https://bit.ly/3f4Mnfz.
NROC. “NROC Developmental English Foundations.” Accessed May 2, 2021. https://bit.ly/3o4REYp.
Replication-receiver. “Coronavirus Disease COVID-19 Pandemic | UNDP.” Accessed March 12, 2020.
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https://bit.ly/3vXZjKO.

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