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Procreative_sex [agentive]
This frame exists to define a type of Sex where the intended result is procreation.
Properties
- ID
- #2914
- Entry
- frm_procreative_sex
- Namespace
- Eventive.Agentive
- FrameNet version
- Procreative_sex (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
- —
- Types
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- Ontological type
- —
- English name
- Procreative_sex
Core Frame Elements (3)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants |
The set of entities engaged in or subjected to procreative sexual contact.
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| Participant_1 |
One party present for procreative sex.
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| Participant_2 |
Another party present for procreative sex.
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— | — |
FE Core Set(s) and Excludes
Excludes
Participant_1
Participant_2
Participants
Peripheral Frame Elements (6)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration |
This FE describes the length of time that an entire sexual encounter can last, including but not necessarily implying the length of all stages of the encounter.
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| Manner |
A description of the sex act which is not covered by more specific FEs. In addition, it may indicate salient characteristics of one or more Participants that also affect the action.
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| Means |
This FE identifies the Means by which Participants accomplish a sexual act.
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| Place |
To be clear: the place FE describes the overall location of the Participants of the sexual activity and nothing else.
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| Purpose |
This FE identifies the justification of a sexual act, for at least one of the Participants.
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| Time |
This FE relates the relative time of occurrence of the sexual activity.
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Extra-thematic Frame Elements (1)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domain |
For a sexual act, the Domain describes the specific realm of the contact between Participants; for example, phone sex.
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Frame-Frame Relations (2)
Inheritance
SubFrame
Lexical Units (1)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| make baby.v | — | FN: This LU conveys specific intent by at least one participant in Procreative_sex to successfully procreate. |
None.
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