Arrange the following terms in order of increasing intension.

1.Architectural structure

2.Burj Khalifa

3.Building

4.Sky crapper

A2, 4, 3, 1

B2, 3, 4, 1

C4, 3, 1, 2

D1, 3, 4, 2 ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) 1, 3, 4, 2

Explanation

In increasing intension the order runs Architectural structure, Building, Skyscraper, Burj Khalifa.

Intension, or connotation, is the bundle of attributes a term carries, and it rises as the term becomes more specific.

Architectural structure is the widest genus with the fewest defining attributes.

Building narrows it, skyscraper narrows further by adding great height, and Burj Khalifa names one unique object with the fullest set of attributes.

Greater specificity means greater intension, giving Architectural structure, Building, Skyscraper, Burj Khalifa.

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