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Cause_change_of_consistency [agentive]
In this frame an Agent or Cause changes the consistency of a Patient from its Initial_state to a Result. This may take place under certain Circumstances for a Purpose or Explanation in a certain Manner. A Change_agent can also be used. Note that this frame contrasts with Cause_change_of_phase in that this frame describes causation of a change in a Patient within a particular phase.
Donna thinned the soup with chicken broth.
The high temperatures curdled the milk.
Donna thinned the soup with chicken broth.
The high temperatures curdled the milk.
Properties
- ID
- #383
- Entry
- frm_cause_change_of_consistency
- Namespace
- Eventive.Agentive
- FrameNet version
- Cause_change_of_consistency (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Types
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Cause_change_of_consistency
Core Frame Elements (3)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agent |
The Agent causes the change of consistency in the Patient.
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category
sentient
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— |
| Cause |
The Cause is the non-Agent which brings about the change in the Patient. The hot water jelled the jello.
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— | — |
| Patient |
Patient is the entity that undergoes a change.
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— | — |
FE Core Set(s) and Excludes
Excludes
Agent
Cause
Peripheral Frame Elements (11)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change_agent |
The Change_agent is the substance used to change the consistency of the Patient.
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— | — |
| Container |
This FE marks expressions that indicate a Container in which the Patient is changing consistency. Smithers softened the butter in a cup.
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| Degree |
Degree to which the Patient changes consistency.
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category
degree
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— |
| Hot_cold_source |
The Hot_cold_source is the source of the heat or coolness. We thickened the soup over an open flame.
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| Initial_state |
This is the original state of the Patient. Marcus thickened the soup from its runny state.
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| Instrument |
This FE identifies the Instrument with which the Agent changes the consistency of the Patient.
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category
physical_entity
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— |
| Manner |
The Manner in which the Patient's consistency is changed.
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category
manner
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— |
| Means |
This FE identifies the Means by which the Agent changes the consistency of the Patient.
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category
state_of_affairs
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— |
| Place |
Where the the Patient changes consistency.
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category
locative_relation
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— |
| Speed |
The Speed at which the change of consistency occurs.
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category
speed
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— |
| Time |
When the Patient changes consistency.
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category
time
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— |
Extra-thematic Frame Elements (5)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circumstances |
This FE identifies the Circumstances at which the consistency change occurs.
Tom thickened the soup at 300 degrees. |
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| Explanation |
This FE identifies the Explanation for which the Patient's consistency is changed.
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category
state_of_affairs
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| Purpose |
This FE identifies the Purpose for which the Agent changes the consistency of the Patient.
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category
state_of_affairs
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— |
| Result |
Result is the result of the change of consistency. Samson thinned the soup into a thin broth.
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| Subregion |
The Subregion describes which part of a larger whole is being affected. The bread was hardened around the edges|sub.
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category
locative_relation
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— |
Frame-Frame Relations (2)
Causative
Inheritance
Lexical Units (12)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| clot.v | — | COD: form or cause to form into clots. |
| coagulate.v | — | COD: (of a fluid, especially blood) change to a solid or semi-solid state. |
| congeal.v | — | COD: become semi-solid, especially on cooling. |
| curdle.v | — | COD: cause to separate into curds or lumps |
| harden.v | — | FN: cause to become solid, firm, and rigid; not easily broken, bent, or pierced. |
| indurate.v | — | COD: harden. |
| inspissate.v | — | COD: thicken or congeal. |
| jell.v | — | COD: (of jelly or a similar substance) set or become firmer. |
| set.v | — | COD: harden into a solid, semi-solid, or fixed state. |
| soften.v | — | FN: cause to become easier to mould, cut, compress, or fold. |
| thicken.v | — | FN: cause to become thicker |
| thin.v | — | FN: cause to have a thinner consistency |
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