Definicionimin

Definicionimin is a neologism used to describe a minimal, essential definition of a term in knowledge representation and lexicography. It is a compact form intended to identify a concept with the smallest necessary information, prioritizing distinctiveness within a given domain. The term appears to be a portmanteau of definicion (definition in Spanish) and minimal or minimum, and it has been used in online glossaries and discussion forums to label this concise definitional approach.

In practice, a definicionimin should include only the properties necessary to distinguish the term from other concepts in the same domain, and should avoid encyclopedic or contextual details that do not affect identification. It is context-dependent: the minimal set can vary by domain, audience, or application.

For example, in a basic geography glossary, the definicionimin of island might be "landmass surrounded by water." In a taxonomy of objects, the definicionimin of rectangle might be "a parallelogram with four right angles." These examples illustrate minimal criteria rather than exhaustive descriptions.

Critically, definicionimin is not a universally standardized standard; its adoption depends on the needs of a project or community, and critics caution that excessive minimalism can omit important edge cases or usage notes.