Definitionspraxis
Definitionspraxis is a term used in German-language scholarly discourse to describe the practical activity of creating, negotiating, and applying definitions within a field of inquiry. Derived from definieren and Praxis, the concept foregrounds definitions as dynamic outcomes of social, disciplinary, and situational forces rather than fixed givens. It highlights that what counts as a valid definition depends on purpose, audience, and context.
In definitionspraxis, scholars examine how terms are bounded, differentiated, and operationalized. Key concerns include whether definitions
Applications occur across disciplines. In philosophy of language and semantics, definitionspraxis analyzes how disputes over terms
Critics note that definitionspraxis can entangle clarity with authority, enabling power to shape discourse through selective
While the term is most common in German-language contexts, its analytic aim—to study the practice of definition—is