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System_complexity [gradable]

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A System is perceived as complex depending on the intricacy of the interconnectivty of its parts or components. These individual parts or components do not function as frame elements in this frame, even though they are implied by its definition. A Dimension may also be defined which situates the System within a certain domain.

San Diego freeways are a complex array of poorly maintained roads.
Childrens' toys are simple to assemble.
The hierarchy is complexin structure.
The newly-discovered humanoid spoke a syntactically complex language.

Properties

ID
#2434
Entry
frm_system_complexity
Namespace
Attribute.Gradable
FrameNet version
System_complexity (fn_1.7_2023)
Domains
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Types
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Ontological type
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English name
System_complexity

Core Frame Elements (1)

Core Frame Elements
Frame element Definition Semantic type Constraint
System
The complete entity or system whose complexity is under consideration.
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Peripheral Frame Elements (2)

Peripheral Frame Elements
Frame element Definition Semantic type Constraint
Degree
The Dimension provides domain specific information about the System.
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Dimension
This frame element situates the System within a certain domain.
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Frame-Frame Relations (1)

Inheritance

Inheritance relations
Inherits from
Gradable_attributes
 FE-FE

Lexical Units (3)

Lexical units of this frame
LU Type Definition
byzantine.a — FN: an overly intricate arrangement or plan.
complex.a — FN: a highly intricate arrangement of the subparts or units of a larger entity
simple.a — FN: a minimally intricate arrangement of the subparts or units within an entity or system.
Frame Chain TQR Visual Units

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