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Definition target: condensation, a change from gas to liquid.
Flashcards and definitions
How to study definitions without memorizing empty phrases
A definition you can recite may still be hard to apply. Learn the words that make the concept distinct, then test yourself with an example, a non-example and a comparison with a nearby term.
Identify the essential features
Read the full source paragraph, not just the bold term. Note the category the concept belongs to and the feature that distinguishes it. Keep necessary conditions or exceptions. A shorter version is useful only if it preserves the meaning; removing the distinctive feature can make several concepts fit the same definition.
For an example with course-specific terms, see the medical terminology flashcards guide. Check every term and exception against your own course material before studying a generated card.
Explain the definition in your own words
Close the source and write a brief explanation. Compare it with the original for missing conditions, not just identical wording. Some courses require exact technical language, so preserve that requirement when it applies. If you can repeat a sentence but cannot explain a key word inside it, investigate that word next.
A worked study task
Try the idea with a concrete example
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Contrast: evaporation moves from liquid to gas.
The direction distinguishes the pair. Prepare an example from the course and explain why it fits one process rather than the other.
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Prepare a contrast and a non-example
Choose a nearby concept that is easy to confuse. State what separates them, then describe a case that does not fit the definition. Keep both checks supported by the lesson. A memorable association may organize a term, but it should not become the only reason you classify an example.
Use different prompts for different checks
One card can ask for the definition, another for the distinguishing feature. A quiz can ask which example fits. Review each response using the source. If a generated definition adds details that are not supported, revise it before practicing; repeated exposure to the wording does not validate it.
Your next session
- Find the defining features and conditions.
- Explain the meaning without reading.
- Check a contrast and a source-supported example.
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