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Fragmentation_scenario [change]
A Whole fragments or breaks into Parts, or alternatively a part, Part_1, breaks off from the rest of the item, called Part_2.
Last year, it broke off from the Ross Ice Shelf and began drifting out to sea.
The calved ice broke into three large icebergs, named A22, A23 and A24.
Last year, it broke off from the Ross Ice Shelf and began drifting out to sea.
The calved ice broke into three large icebergs, named A22, A23 and A24.
Properties
- ID
- #1861
- Entry
- frm_fragmentation_scenario
- Namespace
- Eventive.Change
- FrameNet version
- Fragmentation_scenario (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Types
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Fragmentation_scenario
Core Frame Elements (4)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parts |
This refers collectively to the Parts resulting from fragmentation of a Whole.
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— | — |
| Part_1 |
Part-1 is the first of two Parts mentioned. This is most often the external argument of a verb.
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— | — |
| Part_2 |
Part_2 is the second of two Parts mentioned. This is usually a PP Complement.
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| Whole |
The Whole is a single entity which breaks into Parts.
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— | — |
Peripheral Frame Elements (7)
| 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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| Degree |
Degree to which event occurs
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category
degree
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— |
| Manner |
Manner of performing an action
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category
manner
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— |
| Means |
An action or state that enables the fragmentation.
As the energy of the string increases, it fragments by producing quark-antiquark (or diquark-antidiquark) pairs at the breakpoints|mea. |
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| Place |
Where the breaking occurs.
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category
locative_relation
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— |
| Resistant_surface |
The hard surface against which the Whole (or Part_1) breaks.
Too fragile a knife will shatter on the stone|res. |
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| Time |
This FE identifies the Time when the fragmenting occurs.
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category
time
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— |
Extra-thematic Frame Elements (2)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depictive |
This FE identifies any Depictive phrase describing any of the undergoers of the fragmentation.
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| Result |
This FE identifies the Result of an event.
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Frame-Frame Relations (3)
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