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Obscurity [gradable]
An Entity is obscure, unnotable, and in general little-known. In the case of an eventive Entity, lack of fame entails a large number of people not being aware of the event's occurence; in the case of a concrete Entity, including humans, lack of fame entails non-awareness of existence.
Geoffrey Rush was little known outside his native Australia when he soared to international prominence.
Geoffrey Rush was little known outside his native Australia when he soared to international prominence.
Properties
- ID
- #1881
- Entry
- frm_obscurity
- Namespace
- Attribute.Gradable
- FrameNet version
- Obscurity (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Types
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Obscurity
Core Frame Elements (1)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entity |
The Entity which is not widely known and rather obscure.
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Peripheral Frame Elements (3)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree |
A modifier expressing the degree of fame of the Entity.
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category
degree
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— |
| Duration |
The length of time during which the Entity is not famous.
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| Place |
The location where the Entity is not famous.
Certain academic works are obscure only in North America|pla. |
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Extra-thematic Frame Elements (3)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circumstances |
Some specification of the circumstances under which the Entity is considered not to be famous.
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| Explanation |
The reason that the Entity is not famous.
Some tech companies are little known because they mostly operate behond the scenes. |
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| Time |
The Time during which the Entity is not well known.
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category
time
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Frame-Frame Relations (2)
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Lexical Units (4)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| little known.a | — | FN: not widely known, obscure. |
| obscure.a | — | COD: not important or well known. |
| recondite.a | — | COD: (of a subject or knowledge) obscure. |
| unsung.a | — | COD: not celebrated or praised. |
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