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Inclination [modal]
Due to internal forces/properties, an Entity is inclined towards a particular Behavior, which may be to perform an action or to maintain a state. The underlying force is seen as being beyond the Entity's control. The Degree to which the Entity is inclined towards the Behavior may also be specified as well as the Basis for the inclination.
My grandmother has criminal tendencies.
"Smithers has always had a deplorable tendency to exhibitionism.
Chuck was not very inclined to believe me.
Smithers has a genetic predisposition for neural tube defects.
My grandmother has criminal tendencies.
"Smithers has always had a deplorable tendency to exhibitionism.
Chuck was not very inclined to believe me.
Smithers has a genetic predisposition for neural tube defects.
Properties
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- #377
- Entry
- frm_inclination
- Namespace
- Attribute.Modal
- FrameNet version
- Inclination (fn_1.7_2023)
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- Inclination
Core Frame Elements (1)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
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| Entity |
TheFrame Element Entity identifies the person or thing that has a tendency towards some Behaviour.
Lubomir was not inclined to believe me |
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Core Unexpressed Frame Elements (1)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Behavior |
The FE Behavior marks expressions that indicate which state or action the Entity tends towards.
Martha has a tendency to overdo the housekeeping. |
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Peripheral Frame Elements (1)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree |
This Frame Element marks expressions that indicate how great the inclination of an Entity towards a Behavior is.
We're very inclined to doubt it. |
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Extra-thematic Frame Elements (2)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basis |
This FE marks expressions that indicate why the Entity has the propensity for some Behavior.
Smurphs have a natural propensity to hide in caves |
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| Containing_event |
This FE denotes an event that occurs or state of affairs that holds at a time that includes the time during which the event or state of affairs reported by the target occurs and of which it is taken to be a part.
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Frame-Frame Relations (5)
Inheritance
Lexical Units (13)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| have a mind.v | — | FN: think of as an attractive course of action. |
| inclination.n | — | FN: propensity. |
| inclined.a | — | COD: have a specified tendency, disposition, or talent. |
| lean.v | — | FN: have as an idea that one might pursue. |
| of a mind.a | — | FN: to think about an action with the intent of carrying out the action |
| penchant.n | — | COD: a strong liking or inclination |
| predisposed.a | — | FN: being disposed in advance |
| predisposition.n | — | FN: liable or inclined to a specified attitude, action, or condition. |
| proclivity.n | — | COD: an inclination or predisposition. |
| prone.a | — | FN: having a tendency or inclination |
| propensity.n | — | COD: an inclination or tendency. |
| sense.n | — | FN: a tendency towards a (good) property (humor or timing) |
| tendency.n | — | COD: an inclination towards a particular characteristic or type of behaviour |
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