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Being_relevant [dependency]
A Phenomenon is related to some cognitive action, the Endeavor, of a Cognizer. In many LUs, the Cognizer is null-instantiated and implied as being the speaker or another participant of the Endeavor.
This book is very relevant to my essay.
This book is very relevant to my essay.
This book is very relevant to my essay.
This book is very relevant to my essay.
Properties
- ID
- #2530
- Entry
- frm_being_relevant
- Namespace
- Relation.Dependency
- FrameNet version
- Being_relevant (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Being_relevant
Core Frame Elements (3)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
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| Cognizer |
A participant in the mental Endeavor to which the Phenomenon is related. This frame element is often null-instantiated and may be inferred from the Endeavor.
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category
sentient
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| Endeavor |
A cognitive action (eg discussion, decision) performed by the Cognizer to which the Phenomenon is connected in some way.
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| Phenomenon |
Something that is profiled in the mind of the Cognizer as being related to mental Endeavors.
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Peripheral Frame Elements (2)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
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| Degree |
A description of how related the Phenomenon is to the Endeavor.
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| Specification |
The knowledge or situation that mediates the relevance of the Phenomenon to the Endeavor.
How does Assad 's family dynamic play into his intransigence ? |
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Frame-Frame Relations (1)
Inheritance
Lexical Units (5)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| irrelevant.a | — | FN: not connected to a salient topic |
| pertain.v | — | FN: to be related to or relevant to |
| pertinent.a | — | FN: significant in terms of the current topic of discussion |
| play.v | — | FN: to be relevant for |
| relevant.a | — | FN: having to do with the immediate topic of interest |
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