In the light of the concept of 'terms', which of the following statements is incorrect? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

1.Every general term has both an intensional and an extensional meaning

2.The intension of a term determines its extension

3.The extension of a term determines its intension

4.Terms may have different intensions but the same extension

A1 and 3 only

B1 and 2 only

C3 only ✓ Correct

D2 and 4 only

Correct answer: (C) 3 only

Explanation

The claim that a term's extension determines its intension is incorrect, since the reverse holds.

Statement 1 is correct, as every general term carries both intensional and extensional meaning.

Statement 2 is correct, because the intension of a term fixes its extension.

Statement 4 is correct, as terms may share one extension yet differ in intension.

Intension is the set of defining attributes, while extension is the class of objects a term denotes.

As intension grows more specific, extension narrows, an inverse relation in logic.

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