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Breaking_off [change]

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An single Subpart breaks off from a Whole.

The original sword|sub may have chipped off of the statue long ago.

Properties

ID
#1860
Entry
frm_breaking_off
Namespace
Eventive.Change
FrameNet version
Breaking_off (fn_1.7_2023)
Domains
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Types
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Ontological type
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English name
Breaking_off

Core Frame Elements (2)

Core Frame Elements
Frame element Definition Semantic type Constraint
Subpart
The part of the Whole that is conceived as being broken or taken off from the remaining part of the whole.

The handle|Sub_part broke off of the pot.
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Whole
The piece that is presented in a less prominent position, and which is the landmark or remaining whole from which Sub_part breaks off.
The handle broke off of the pot|who.
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Peripheral Frame Elements (5)

Peripheral Frame Elements
Frame element Definition Semantic type Constraint
Criterion
This frame element expresses a property of the Parts or components of the Whole which correlates with the locations (e.g.) of fragmentation on the Whole.
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Manner
Any description of the event or participants not covered by more specific Frame Elements.
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Means
An action, event, or state that enables the event of breaking off.
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Place
The location at which the breaking off occurs.
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Time
The time at which the breaking off of the Sub_part happens.
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Frame-Frame Relations (1)

Perspective

Perspective relations
Perspective on
Fragmentation_scenario
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Lexical Units (3)

Lexical units of this frame
LU Type Definition
break.v โ€” FN: to fall off of or separate from
chip.v โ€” FN: break off, especially a small piece.
snap.v โ€” FN: break quickly, often with a sharp sound (off of an object).
Frame Chain TQR Visual Units

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