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Usefulness [gradable]
An Entity aids in the successful completion of a Purpose. Its Degree of utility may also be expressed. Some of the lexical units in this frame (e.g. great, good) can only express permanent, generic states of the Entity.
A box is an ideal storage device.
A box is an ideal storage device.
Properties
- ID
- #726
- Entry
- frm_usefulness
- Namespace
- Attribute.Gradable
- FrameNet version
- Usefulness (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Types
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Usefulness
Core Frame Elements (2)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entity |
The item which is useful for some purpose.
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category
physical_entity
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— |
| Purpose |
The kind of task which is promoted by the use or presence of the Entity.
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category
state_of_affairs
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— |
Peripheral Frame Elements (2)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree |
The amount that the presence of the Entity aids in the completion of the (desirable) Purpose.
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category
degree
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— |
| Time |
When the Entity is useful for a Purpose.
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— | — |
Extra-thematic Frame Elements (1)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domain |
This Frame Element marks expressions of a Domain or parameter with respect to which the Entity is useful.
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Frame-Frame Relations (3)
Inheritance
Using
Lexical Units (23)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| effective.a | — | COD: producing a desired or intended result. |
| excellent.a | — | FN: having features which are very good to have for a certain purpose |
| fantastic.a | — | FN: having features which are extremely good to have for a specified purpose |
| fine.a | — | COD: of very high quality. |
| good.a | — | COD: appropriate. |
| great.a | — | FN: possessing features which are beneficial to have for a certain purpose |
| ideal.a | — | COD: most suitable; perfect. |
| ineffective.a | — | FN: not producing a desired or intended result. |
| marvellous.a | — | FN: having extraordinarily useful feautures for a certain purpose |
| outstanding.a | — | FN: having exceptionally good features which are needed to fulfill a certain purpose |
| perfect.a | — | FE: absolutely suited (for a purpose). |
| splendid.a | — | FN: having excellent features for a specific purpose |
| strong.a | — | FN: Exceptionally useful or well-adapted |
| super.a | — | FN: having features with make an entity very effective at a certain activity |
| superb.a | — | FN: having features with make an entity extremely effective at a certain activity |
| terrific.a | — | FN: having features that make a certain entity very good at a particular use |
| tremendous.a | — | FN: having features with are extremely good to have for a certain purpose |
| useful.a | — | COD: able to be used for a practical purpose or in several ways. |
| utility.n | — | COD: the state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial. |
| valuable.a | — | COD: extremely useful or important. |
| value.n | — | FN: the usefulness of an Entity with respect to some Purpose. |
| wonderful.a | — | FN: having all the features necessary for a certain purpose |
| work.v | — | FN: be effective in performing as it is designed to is expected to do. |
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