LessonsSources of Legal Theory and Introduction to Specific and General ExpressionsQuiz

وفي تخصيص الجنس: إنسان
“Insān” (human being) illustrates specification of a genus.

The word denotes a defined generic meaning distinct from other kinds. Being specific in this classification concerns assignment to a definite concept; it does not mean that only one person can instantiate the concept.

The sequence “Zayd,” “rajul,” and “insān” exemplifies an individual, type, and genus. The purpose is to explain established meanings and not to treat all three as proper names.

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Specification of a genus

Sources of Legal Theory and Introduction to Specific and General Expressions

وفي تخصيص الجنس: إنسان
“Insān” (human being) illustrates specification of a genus.

The word denotes a defined generic meaning distinct from other kinds. Being specific in this classification concerns assignment to a definite concept; it does not mean that only one person can instantiate the concept.

The sequence “Zayd,” “rajul,” and “insān” exemplifies an individual, type, and genus. The purpose is to explain established meanings and not to treat all three as proper names.