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Ontogeny [change]
An Entity develops from a Prior_state to a Post_state. The Entity can also be represented by an entity-denoting adjective which is labeled Domain as shown in the first example below. NOTE: This frame is not intended for the evolution of an entire species, but rather the development of a single organism.
Yesterday we learned about neural development.
Sherman studies nervous system development in toddlers.
The researchers were studying the development of hair cells.
This small bud will grow into a flower someday soon.
Yesterday we learned about neural development.
Sherman studies nervous system development in toddlers.
The researchers were studying the development of hair cells.
This small bud will grow into a flower someday soon.
Properties
- ID
- #2693
- Entry
- frm_ontogeny
- Namespace
- Eventive.Change
- FrameNet version
- Ontogeny (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Types
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Ontogeny
Core Frame Elements (3)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domain |
The relevant dimension of development. Usually expressed by an entity-denoting adjective.
Embryonic development had been stunted by the disease. |
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| Entity |
The part of the Organism which is undergoing biological development.
The development of a human embryo|Ent is fascinating to study. |
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| Organism |
The living thing whose Entity is undergoing development.
Rachel studies nervous system development in apes|Org. |
category
living_thing
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FE Core Set(s) and Excludes
CoreSet
Entity
Organism
Excludes
Domain
Entity
Peripheral Frame Elements (8)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree |
The Degree to which the Entity develops.
You can see the partial development of the fingers on the ultrasound.. |
category
degree
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| Duration |
The period over which the Entity develops.
The tissue grew rapidly throughout the evening. |
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| Manner |
The Manner in which the development occurs.
The cells are developing normally. |
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| Place |
The location where the Entity develops.
The cells were developing rapidly in the Petri dish. |
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| Post_state |
The state into which the Entity develops.
She watched her baby grow into an adult. |
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| Prior_state |
The stage from which the Entity develops.
She grew from a child to a teenager in what seemed like minutes. |
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| Rate |
The Rate at which the Entity develops.
The cells were developing rapidly. |
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| Time |
The Time when the Entity develops.
Someday this bud will grow into a rose. |
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Frame-Frame Relations (1)
Inheritance
Lexical Units (4)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| develop.v | — | FN: to progress from one biological state to another |
| development.n | — | FN: the advancement of an organism from one stage to another |
| grow.v | — | FN: to develop from one biological stage to another (not specifically pertaining to the size of an entity, but usually entails it) |
| growth.n | — | FN: the development from one biological stage to another (not specifically pertaining to the size of an entity, but usually entails it) |
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