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Idiosyncrasy [gradable]
A certain Idiosyncrasy belongs to an Entity distinguishing it from other entities.
If you have 32 totally|Deg idiosyncratic meanings for a term|Id in a class, everyone will be very confused when they talk! DNI
The art of change-ringing is peculiar to the English
This frame differs from Typicality in that it focuses on a distinguishing Idiosyncrasy that an Entity has rather than the mere fact that an Entity is unusual.
If you have 32 totally|Deg idiosyncratic meanings for a term|Id in a class, everyone will be very confused when they talk! DNI
The art of change-ringing is peculiar to the English
This frame differs from Typicality in that it focuses on a distinguishing Idiosyncrasy that an Entity has rather than the mere fact that an Entity is unusual.
Properties
- ID
- #982
- Entry
- frm_idiosyncrasy
- Namespace
- Attribute.Gradable
- FrameNet version
- Idiosyncrasy (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Types
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Idiosyncrasy
Core Frame Elements (2)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entity |
The Entity that has a certain distinguishing Idiosyncrasy.
This bird is unique to England |
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| Idiosyncrasy |
An entity or characteristic belonging to the Entity.
Paul has an idiosyncratic tendency to go barefoot at all times|Id. |
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Peripheral Frame Elements (1)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree |
The extent to which the Idiosyncrasy differs from the norm.
Was this behavior completely idiosyncratic? |
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Frame-Frame Relations (2)
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Lexical Units (9)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| certain.a | — | COD: some but not all. |
| idiosyncrasy.n | — | FN: a behavior peculiar to an entity |
| idiosyncratic.a | — | FN: peculiar to a particular entity |
| oddity.n | — | COD: the quality of being strange. |
| particular.a | — | FN: restricted to a particular entity |
| peculiar.a | — | COD: belonging exclusively to |
| peculiarity.n | — | COD: an unusual or distinctive feature or habit |
| unique.a | — | COD: belonging or connected to (one particular person, group, or place) |
| weird.a | — | COD: very strange; bizarre. |
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