Part_whole

Definition:

This frame is concerned with nouns denoting a part or parts of a Whole entity . The Part is not defined relative to the Whole's orientation, center, or edge and is not ordered. We also annotate properties of the Part, e.g. relating to its size.

Kim forgot a large PART of the story.

Abby ate only the top HALF of the cake.
Semantic Type
Transparent Noun

FEs:

Core:

Part []
A Part of a larger Whole.
       Sergey had HALF of the pizza for breakfast.
 

Whole []
An undivided entity having all its Parts.
       Sergey had HALF of the pizza for breakfast.
 
Non-Core:
Orientation [Orientation]
This is a property of the Part that determines the portion of the Part.
       Abby ate only the top HALF of the cake .
 

Part_Prop []
A property relating to the Part of a Whole.
       Sue painted a big SECTION of the room.
 

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Is Inherited By: Shaped_part
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Created by josef on Tue Jun 26 12:09:55 CEST 2001