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Inherent_purpose [dependency]
The universe is considered through a teleological perspective and natural phenomena are seen to exist for the purpose of fulfilling some ultimate aim. A natural phenomenon is an Apparatus and an ultimate aim is a Goal.
The PURPOSE of the sun is to provide energy
Everybody knows that the FUNCTION of the heart is to pump blood.
The PURPOSE of the sun is to provide energy
Everybody knows that the FUNCTION of the heart is to pump blood.
Properties
- ID
- #2716
- Entry
- frm_inherent_purpose
- Namespace
- Relation.Dependency
- FrameNet version
- Inherent_purpose (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- English name
- Inherent_purpose
Core Frame Elements (2)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apparatus |
An entity that was not created by a living thing that is conceptualized to exist to fulfill some Goal.
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— | — |
| Goal |
The ultimate aim of the Apparatus.
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— | — |
Peripheral Frame Elements (2)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domain |
The sphere of activity in which the Apparatus operates.
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— | — |
| Type |
A description of the Goal.
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— | — |
Frame-Frame Relations (2)
Inheritance
Lexical Units (2)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| function.n | — | FN: an activity that is a natural and essential role of an entity |
| purpose.n | — | FN: the reason for which something exists |
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