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Sharpness [gradable]

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An Entity has a Sharpness characterized by its capability to cut. The Sharpness is a value of the Attribute of sharpness.

That axe seems dangerously sharp.

Properties

ID
#1271
Entry
frm_sharpness
Namespace
Attribute.Gradable
FrameNet version
Sharpness (fn_1.7_2023)
Domains
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Types
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Ontological type
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English name
Sharpness

Core Frame Elements (3)

Core Frame Elements
Frame element Definition Semantic type Constraint
Attribute
The sharpness feature of the Entity.
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Degree
A modifier expressing the deviation of the Sharpness from the norm or from the value for another Entity.
category
degree
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Entity
The Entity to which the Sharpness attribute is related.

category
physical_entity
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Core Unexpressed Frame Elements (1)

Core Unexpressed Frame Elements
Frame element Definition Semantic type Constraint
Sharpness
The Sharpness value of the Entity. This FE is denoted by the adjectives of the frame.
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Extra-thematic Frame Elements (2)

Extra-thematic Frame Elements
Frame element Definition Semantic type Constraint
Circumstances
Some specification of the Circumstances under which the Entity has a particular value for the Sharpness.
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Time
The Time during which the Entity is in the state of having a particular value for Sharpness.
category
time
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Frame-Frame Relations (1)

Inheritance

Inheritance relations
Inherits from
Gradable_attributes
FE-FE

Lexical Units (3)

Lexical units of this frame
LU Type Definition
blunt.a โ€” COD: lacking a sharp edge or point.
dull.a โ€” FN: lacking sharpness.
sharp.a โ€” COD: having an edge or point able to cut or pierce something.
Frame Chain TQR Visual Units

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