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Being_operational [state]

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An Object with an understood function is or is not in a state ready to perform that function.

The remote is almost broken.

Hand me that broken watch so I can throw it away.

Properties

ID
#1200
Entry
frm_being_operational
Namespace
State
FrameNet version
Being_operational (fn_1.7_2023)
Domains
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Types
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Ontological type
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English name
Being_operational

Core Frame Elements (1)

Core Frame Elements
Frame element Definition Semantic type Constraint
Object
The entity with an understood purpose.
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Peripheral Frame Elements (1)

Peripheral Frame Elements
Frame element Definition Semantic type Constraint
Degree
The extent to which the Artifact exceeds or falls short of the minimum requirements for being operational.
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Frame-Frame Relations (3)

Inheritance

Inheritance relations
Inherits from
Capability
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Using

Using relations
Uses
Artifact
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Lexical Units (10)

Lexical units of this frame
LU Type Definition
broken.a โ€” FN: non-functional
busted.a โ€” FN: not working.
down.a โ€” COD: (of a computer system) out of action
downed.a โ€” FN: nonfunctional (of a vehicle especially).
function.n โ€” FN: the current capacity of an object to perform its intended or expected function.
functional.a โ€” FN: operating in a satisfactory manner
in order.a โ€” FN: in a state of being functional
operational.a โ€” FN: be ready to function.
work.v โ€” COD: (of a machine or system) function, especially properly or effectively.
working.a โ€” FN: functional.
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