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Importance [gradable]
A Factor affects the outcome of an Undertaking, which can be a goal-oriented activity or the maintenance of a desirable state, the work in a Field, or something portrayed as affecting an Interested_party. An Explanation may be given for the importance of the Factor. The Degree of importance may also be specified.
Temperature is the most critical factor in successful storage.
Timing will be critical.
Heathcliff is more important to me than myself .
1992 was of great importance to the business community.
Temperature is the most critical factor in successful storage.
Timing will be critical.
Heathcliff is more important to me than myself .
1992 was of great importance to the business community.
Properties
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- frm_importance
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- Attribute.Gradable
- FrameNet version
- Importance (fn_1.7_2023)
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- Importance
Core Frame Elements (4)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
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| Factor |
Factor is used for the concrete or abstract entity whose importance is assessed.
Being sure they are buying fresh food is important to most people. |
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| Field |
A Factor may be generally important to the people or the activities in a field of endeavour.
A successful GATT round is important for the world economy. |
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| Interested_party |
Interested_party identifies the people who are affected by a particular Factor.
Being sure they are buying fresh food is important to most people. |
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| Undertaking |
The Undertaking is a process or state or field of activity in which the Interested_party has a stake.
Temperature is the most critical factor in successful storage. |
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FE Core Set(s) and Excludes
CoreSet
Field
Interested_party
Undertaking
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Field
Interested_party
Peripheral Frame Elements (1)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
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| Degree |
This FE marks expressions that indicate the Degree to which the Factor is important to the Undertaking.
1992 is of great importance to the business community. |
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degree
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Extra-thematic Frame Elements (4)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
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| Explanation |
This FE identifies the Explanation for which the Factor is important to the Undertaking.
It 's critical to get it right because there are situations where if you don't, they will withhold some commission.. |
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state_of_affairs
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| Frequency |
This frame element is defined as the number of times an event occurs per some unit of time. A Frequency expression answers the question how often.
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| Place |
The location at which the Factor is important.
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| Time |
The Time at which the Factor is important to the Undertaking.
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time
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Frame-Frame Relations (4)
Using
Lexical Units (23)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| acute.a | — | FN: critically important |
| considerable.a | — | COD: having merit or distinction. |
| count.v | — | FN: be important |
| critical.a | — | COD: having a decisive importance in the success or failure of something. |
| crucial.a | — | COD: decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something |
| decisive.a | — | COD: acting to settle an issue quickly and effectively |
| epic.a | — | FN: impressive or major; hypothetically deserving of legendary status |
| fundamental.a | — | COD: of or serving as a foundation or core; of central importance. |
| import.n | — | COD: importance |
| importance.n | — | FN: the state or quality of being important |
| important.a | — | COD: of great significance or value |
| instrumental.a | — | FN: important or serving as a principle means in some undertaking. |
| key.a | — | COD: of crucial importance |
| landmark.n | — | FN: of pivotal or decisive importance |
| main.a | — | FN: chief in importance. |
| major.a | — | COD: important, serious, or significant. |
| pivotal.a | — | COD: of crucial or central importance |
| priority.n | — | FN: An assertion of importance. Often preceded by an ordinal ranking, like "number one". |
| serious.a | — | COD: significant or worrying in terms of danger or risk. |
| seriously.adv | — | FN: to a grave degree. |
| significance.n | — | COD: the quality of being significant; importance. |
| significant.a | — | COD: extensive or important enough to merit attention |
| vital.a | — | COD: absolutely necessary; essential. |
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