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Arranging [agentive]
An Agent puts a complex Theme into a particular Configuration, which can be a proper order, a correct or suitable sequence, or a spatial position.
He arranged the elements in the pattern that we now call the periodic table.
Try to order them by importance. CNI
He arranged the elements in the pattern that we now call the periodic table.
Try to order them by importance. CNI
Properties
- ID
- #921
- Entry
- frm_arranging
- Namespace
- Eventive.Agentive
- FrameNet version
- Arranging (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Types
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Arranging
Core Frame Elements (3)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agent |
The person who causes the Theme to be in a particular Configuration.
|
category
sentient
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— |
| Configuration |
A state that holds of the Theme or a relation that holds among the constituent parts of the Theme as a result of the arranging action.
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— | — |
| Theme |
An entity that consists of parts which can be put into a configuration relative to each other and/or relative to their environment.
|
category
physical_object
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— |
Peripheral Frame Elements (5)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location |
The place in which the Theme is put into a Configuration.
|
category
goal
|
— |
| Manner |
Any description of the arranging action which is not covered by more specific FEs, including epistemic modification (probably, presumably, mysteriously), force (hard, softly), secondary effects (quietly, loudly), and general descriptions comparing events (the same way). With agentive use, it may indicate salient characteristics of an Agent that also affect the action ( eagerly, carefully).
|
category
manner
|
— |
| Means |
An action performed by the Agent in order to arrange the Theme.
You must array them in a circle by concentration alone|mea. |
category
state_of_affairs
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— |
| Purpose |
An action that the Agent is trying to bring about by changing the Configuration of the Theme.
Arrange the stones in a circle to acheive maximal effect|pur. |
category
state_of_affairs
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— |
| Time |
The Time when the arranging takes place.
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category
time
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— |
Extra-thematic Frame Elements (3)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circumstances |
Circumstances identifies the situation in which an Agent arranges a Theme.
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— | — |
| Degree |
The extent to which the Arranging act has occured.
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— | — |
| Instrument |
An entity used by the Agent to change the Theme's Configuration.
Arrange the floats into a line with your oar|ins. |
category
physical_entity
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— |
Frame-Frame Relations (2)
Inheritance
Using
Lexical Units (9)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| arrange.v | — | COD: put in a neat, attractive, or required order. |
| arrangement.n | — | COD: the action, process, or result of arranging. |
| array.v | — | COD: display or arrange in a neat or impressive way. |
| deploy.v | — | COD: bring or move into position for military action. |
| deployment.n | — | FN: the arrangement (of troops or materiel) to make ready (for military action). |
| format.v | — | COD: arrange or put into a format. |
| justify.v | — | FN: align text to both the left and right margins |
| order.v | — | FN: arrange methodically |
| set up.v | — | FN: arrange |
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