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Quantified_mass [measured_value]
This frame contains transparent nouns (and some adjectives) denoting quantities of a Mass or of Individuals. As opposed to aggregate words such as group, set, these Quantity do not have a status as Wholes on their own.
He found them in the [deluge|Quantity] of papers on his desk.
Initially, at least, we have annotated both Quantity of Masses and of Individuals in this frame, though we may split the frame along these lines later on.
He found them in the [deluge|Quantity] of papers on his desk.
Initially, at least, we have annotated both Quantity of Masses and of Individuals in this frame, though we may split the frame along these lines later on.
Properties
- ID
- #189
- Entry
- frm_quantified_mass
- Namespace
- Attribute.Measured_value
- FrameNet version
- Quantified_mass (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- English name
- Quantified_mass
Core Frame Elements (3)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals |
A collection of entities.
A number of concerned citizens|Ind have raised objections. |
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| Mass |
A substance that is being quantified.
A modicum of seepage on the floor|M is to be expected. |
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| Quantity |
The Quantity-denoting Target word. I had a [heap|target] of troubles.
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category
quantity
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FE Core Set(s) and Excludes
CoreSet
Individuals
Mass
Excludes
Individuals
Mass
Peripheral Frame Elements (2)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree |
This frame element selects some gradable attribute and modifies the expected value for it.
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| Q_prop |
A property of the Quantity.
John bought a large [heap|Quantity] of old National Geograhics at the flea market. |
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Frame-Frame Relations (2)
Perspective
See_also
Lexical Units (58)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| a bit.n | — | COD: a small piece, quantity, or extent of something. |
| a few.det | — | COD: a small number of. |
| a little.n | — | FN: a small amount |
| a lot.n | — | FN: a large quantity |
| abundance.n | — | COD: a very large quantity of something |
| all.a | — | COD: the whole quantity |
| amount.n | — | COD: a quantity |
| any.a | — | COD: one or some of a thing or number of things, no matter how much or how many. |
| avalanche.n | — | COD: an overwhelming deluge |
| billions.n | — | COD: a very large number or amount |
| both.a | — | FN: the whole quantity, when the set is limited to two |
| deal.n | — | FN: a large but unspecified amount; usually used with 'good' or 'great' |
| degree.n | — | COD: the amount, level, or extent to which something happens or is present |
| deluge.n | — | COD: a great quantity of something arriving at the same time |
| dose.n | — | COD: a quantity of a medicine or drug taken at one time. |
| dozens.n | — | FN: an indefinitely large number |
| fair.a | — | FN: a considerable size |
| few.a | — | COD: not many. |
| few.n | — | COD: a small number of |
| flood.n | — | COD: an overwhelming quantity of things or people appearing at once |
| handful.n | — | COD: a small number or amount. |
| heap.n | — | COD: a large amount or number |
| hundreds.n | — | COD: an unspecified large number |
| load.n | — | COD: a lot of. |
| many.a | — | COD: a large number of |
| many.n | — | COD: a large number of. |
| mass.n | — | COD: a large number of people or objects gathered together. |
| measure.n | — | COD: a certain amount or degree |
| millions.n | — | COD: a very large number or amount |
| mite.n | — | COD: a very small amount |
| modicum.n | — | COD: a small quantity of something |
| mountain.n | — | COD: a large pile or quantity of something. |
| multiple.a | — | COD: having or involving several parts or elements. |
| myriad.n | — | COD: an indefinitely great number |
| no.a | — | COD: not any. |
| number.n | — | COD: a quantity or amount |
| numerous.a | — | COD: many |
| oodles.n | — | COD: a very great number or amount |
| ounce.n | — | COD: a very small amount |
| pile.n | — | COD: a large amount |
| pinch.n | — | COD: an amount of an ingredient that can be held between fingers and thumb. |
| plethora.n | — | COD: an excess of |
| quantity.n | — | COD: a certain amount or number |
| raft.n | — | FN: a large number or amount of something |
| scads.n | — | COD: a large number or quantity. |
| scores.n | — | COD: a large amount or number |
| several.a | — | FN: consisting of more than two but not many |
| several.n | — | COD: more than two but not many. |
| shitload.n | — | COD: a large amount or number |
| smattering.n | — | FN: a small amount of |
| stream.n | — | COD: a continuous flow of liquid, air, gas, people, or things |
| thousands.n | — | COD: an unspecified large number |
| ton.n | — | COD: a large number or amount |
| torrent.n | — | COD: an overwhelmingly copious outpouring |
| touch.n | — | COD: a small amount |
| trace.n | — | FN: a very small amount of something |
| trickle.n | — | COD: a small group or number of people or things moving slowly. |
| wave.n | — | COD: a sudden occurrence of or increase in a specified phenomenon or emotion |
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