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Commutative_process [mental_activity]
LUs in this frame describe a commutative operation of arithmetic, e.g. addition and multiplication, involving two numbers, labeled Term1 and Term2 or, collectively, Terms. When referencing the process, the numbers can be vague and are often omitted through indefinite null instantiation. There may also be a Calculator who applies the operation.
Add three to five.
Any kid knows addition. INI
Add three to five.
Any kid knows addition. INI
Properties
- ID
- #2243
- Entry
- frm_commutative_process
- Namespace
- Experiential.Mental_activity
- FrameNet version
- Commutative_process (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Types
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Commutative_process
Core Frame Elements (3)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term1 |
The grammatically more prominent number involved in a commutative operation.
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| Term2 |
The grammatically less prominent number involved in commutative operation.
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| Terms |
Two more or elements of a commutative arithmetic operation. This frame element may be represented as Term1 and Term2.
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FE Core Set(s) and Excludes
CoreSet
Term1
Term2
Terms
Peripheral Frame Elements (1)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculator |
An entity that uses the arithmetic operation.
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Frame-Frame Relations (1)
Perspective
Lexical Units (4)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| add.v | — | FN: combine two terms |
| addition.n | — | FN: the process of combining two numbers |
| multiplication.n | — | FN: the process of scaling one number by another number |
| multiply.v | — | FN: scale a number by another number |
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