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Quantity [measured_value]
This frame contains nouns denoting Quantities of a specified Entity and their numerical Values. Note that the nouns in this frame DO NOT convey a gradable amount on thier own.
His heart attack was caused by a high cholesterol [level|Quantity].
His cholesterol level was 124 mg/dL.
His heart attack was caused by a high cholesterol [level|Quantity].
His cholesterol level was 124 mg/dL.
Properties
- ID
- #2604
- Entry
- frm_quantity
- Namespace
- Attribute.Measured_value
- FrameNet version
- Quantity (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Types
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Quantity
Core Frame Elements (3)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entity |
Entity identifies the concept or substance being quantified by a Quantity. My blood-sugar level is high.
The patients were sorted by level of radiation exposure. |
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| Quantity |
Identifies the Quantity-denoting target word.
Their [level|Quantity] of productivity decreased with each hour of overtime worked. |
category
quantity
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| Value |
Value identifies the numerical amount of the Entity.
He wrote me a check in the amount of $500. |
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Extra-thematic Frame Elements (1)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Descriptor |
A characterization of the Quantity.
He received an appropriate amount of replies to his online survey. |
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Frame-Frame Relations (2)
Inheritance
See_also
Lexical Units (6)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| amount.n | — | FN: a quantity |
| degree.n | — | FN: Extent, amount, often used of abstract entities: degree of involvement, degree of participation |
| extent.n | — | FN: amount, usually of something that is not measured numerically.: I will help you to the extent that I can, but I can't promise you that I will succeed. |
| level.n | — | FN: An amount or quantity of substance. |
| number.n | — | FN: A calculated count; also, an estimate. Ex: The number was at least 1000. Ex: The number of peaches was 175. |
| quantity.n | — | FN: an amount |
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