Change_of_phase_scenario

Definition:

The sequence of events in which the Undergoer begins as one state of matter and ends up as another.
Semantic Type
Non-Lexical Frame

FEs:

Core:

Undergoer [Und]
The Undergoer is the entity that undergoes a change of phase.
       The water FROZE.
 
Non-Core:
Circumstances [cir]
This FE identifies the Circumstances at which the phase change occurs.

Degree [Degr]
Semantic Type
Degree
Degree to which the Undergoer changes phase.
       The lake FROZE to depths of 30 feet.
 

Initial_state [I_state]
This is the original state of the Undergoer.
       The rock SOLIDIFIED from its molten state.
 

Manner [Manr]
Semantic Type
Manner
The Manner in which the Undergoer changes phase.

Place [Place]
Semantic Type
Locative_relation
Where the Undergoer changes phase.

Result [Result]
The FE Result indicates the result of the change of phase.
       The lake FROZE solid.
 

Speed [Spd]
Semantic Type
Speed
The Speed at which the change of phase occurs.

Subregion [sub]
Semantic Type
Locative_relation
The Subregion describes which part of a larger whole is being affected.
       The cloth FROZE around the edges.
 

Time [Time]
Semantic Type
Time
This FE identifies the Time at which the Undergoer changes phase.

Inherits From:
Is Inherited By:
Subframe of:
Has Subframes: Altered_phase, Change_of_phase
Precedes:
Is Preceded by:
Uses:
Is Used By:
Perspective on:
Is perspectivized in:
Is Causative of:
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Lexical Units

Created by infinity on Tue Nov 30 11:48:32 CET 2004