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Contrary_circumstances [dependency]
An Event takes place despite the existence of an Adversity that would otherwise support Contrary_circumstances or results.
He finished the race despite his ankle breaking.
He finished the race despite his ankle breaking.
Properties
- ID
- #2500
- Entry
- frm_contrary_circumstances
- Namespace
- Relation.Dependency
- FrameNet version
- Contrary_circumstances (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Types
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Contrary_circumstances
Core Frame Elements (2)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adversity |
The Adversity is a state of affairs or entity that hinders or negatively affects the Event.
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— | — |
| Event |
The Event that occurs despite an Adversity that would seem to contradict the possibility of its occurence.
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— | — |
Peripheral Frame Elements (1)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrary_circumstances |
The Contrary_circumstances are the circumstances that would normally be expected to occur given the presence of the Adversity.
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— | — |
Frame-Frame Relations (1)
Inheritance
Lexical Units (4)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| amidst.prep | — | FN: in the middle of; surrounded by |
| despite.prep | — | FN: in spite of, notwithstanding |
| in face of.prep | — | FN despite opposition or adversity. Note: this MWE is a truncated form of the LU 'in_the_face_of.prep' that is commonly used in media. |
| in the face of.prep | — | FN: despite opposition or adversity |
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