What is NOT an important aspect of a good definition?

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The prompt asks: What is NOT an important aspect of a good definition? The provided data shows an answer claim: "maximizes complexity". However, the list of answer options is missing in the provided data (the answer_options field is empty), so we cannot analyze each option individually.

Given the typical criteria for a good definition, one would expect options that reflect attributes like being clear, precise, non-circular, unambiguous, and informative, while avoiding vagueness or overextension. Without the actual options, we can only reason about the plausibility of the stated correct choice in general terms.

Regarding the specific claim that maximizing complexity is NOT an important aspect of a good definition: in standard practice, definitions aim to be as clear and accessible as possible, often by being concise and well-structured. Excessive complexity tends to impede understanding, so "maximizes complexity" would ordinarily be considered undesirable and not an important aspect of a good definition. This aligns with the typical criterion that good definitions should simplify understanding rather than complicate it.

If we had the actual options, we would evaluate each one against key attributes of good definitions, such as:
- Clarity: is the term explained in straightforward language?
- Precision: does the definition delimit the term accurately?
- Non-circularity: does it avoid defining the term using the term itself?
- Non-emptiness: does it apply to all intended instances without leaving out essential cases?
- Comprehensiveness without unnecessary complexity: does it cover essential features without introducing superfluous details?
- Consistency: does it align with accepted meanings in the domain?

In the absence of the option list, we can only conclude that the claim about maximizing complexity being NOT an important aspect is plausible, since increasing complexity is generally discouraged in good definitions. To fully validate the correct choice, the actual options would need to be provided so each can be assessed against these criteria.

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What is NOT an important aspect of a good definition?

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