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Means [dependency]
An Agent makes use of a Means (either an action or a (system of) entities standing in for the action) in order to achieve a Purpose.
(This frame may be broadened to include non-agentive intermediate actions.)
The primary means of gas detection is mass spectroscopy .
They learned of the attack by monitoring the allied communications channels .
(This frame may be broadened to include non-agentive intermediate actions.)
The primary means of gas detection is mass spectroscopy .
They learned of the attack by monitoring the allied communications channels .
Properties
- ID
- #1790
- Entry
- frm_means
- Namespace
- Relation.Dependency
- FrameNet version
- Means (fn_1.7_2023)
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- Means
Core Frame Elements (3)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agent |
The Agent uses the Means to acheive a Purpose.
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| Means |
The action performed by the Agent.
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| Purpose |
The goal or purpose of the Agent.
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Peripheral Frame Elements (1)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time |
The Time when the Agent uses the Means.
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Extra-thematic Frame Elements (1)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
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| Descriptor |
A characteristic of the Means.
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Frame-Frame Relations (3)
Inheritance
Perspective
Using
Lexical Units (16)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| approach.n | — | COD: a way of dealing with something. |
| by.prep | — | COD: through the agency or means of. |
| course of action.n | — | FN: way of dealing with a problem |
| how.adv | — | FN: (used to indicate a question in which a questioner wants more information on the means an action was performed) some means. |
| means.n | — | COD: an action or system by which a result is achieved. |
| mechanism.n | — | COD: a process by which something takes place or is brought about. |
| method.n | — | COD: a particular procedure for accomplishing or approaching something. |
| modus operandi.n | — | COD: a way of doing something. |
| nuts and bolts.n | — | FN: the basic means by which something is normally achieved. |
| on.prep | — | FN: by use of |
| procedure.n | — | COD: a series of actions conducted in a certain order or manner. |
| process.n | — | COD: a series of actions or steps towards achieving a particular end. |
| recipe.n | — | COD: a set of instructions for preparing a dish. |
| tactic.n | — | COD: an action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end. |
| technique.n | — | COD: a procedure that is effective in achieving an aim. |
| way.n | — | FN: a means for doing something. |
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