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Representing [entity]
An Entity represents some Phenomenon through its existence and/or defining characteristics. Sometimes a Cognizer, a people or group of people who believe in the representation, is expressed.
A bear symbolizes strength in some cultures.
A bear symbolizes strength in some cultures.
Properties
- ID
- #2162
- Entry
- frm_representing
- Namespace
- Entity
- FrameNet version
- Representing (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Types
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Representing
Core Frame Elements (2)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entity |
An object that has some association with a Phenomenon.
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— | — |
| Phenomenon |
The event, idea, or emotion evoked by the Entity.
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— | — |
Peripheral Frame Elements (5)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cognizer |
The Cognizer is the person or group of people who believe in the representation.
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category
sentient
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— |
| Degree |
This FE describes the Degree to which the Entity represents the Phenomenon.
That mural is hardly a symbol of what we're all about! |
category
degree
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— |
| Means |
This FE describes the means through which the representing occurs.
What does a black and white snake symbolize in a dream? |
category
state_of_affairs
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— |
| Place |
The Place where the representing event occurs.
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category
locative_relation
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— |
| Time |
The time period in which the representing occurs.
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category
time
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— |
Extra-thematic Frame Elements (2)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explanation |
The Explanation denotes a proposition from which the represenation logically follows.
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category
state_of_affairs
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— |
| Frequency |
The Frequency denotes how often the Entity is associated with the Phenomenon.
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— | — |
Frame-Frame Relations (1)
Using
Lexical Units (2)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| be symbol.x | — | FN: represent or symbolize (something) |
| symbolize.v | — | COD: represent by means of a symbol (usually a work of art) |
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