loading...| Preferred Name | realizable entity | |
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| Definitions |
A specifically dependent continuant that inheres in continuant entities and are not exhibited in full at every time in which it inheres in an entity or group of entities. The exhibition or actualization of a realizable entity is a particular manifestation, functioning or process that occurs under certain circumstances. |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/BFO_0000017 |
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| definition |
A specifically dependent continuant that inheres in continuant entities and are not exhibited in full at every time in which it inheres in an entity or group of entities. The exhibition or actualization of a realizable entity is a particular manifestation, functioning or process that occurs under certain circumstances. |
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| editor note |
If a realizable entity [snap:RealizableEntity] inheres in a continuant [snap:Continuant], this does not imply that it is actually realized. |
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| editor preferred term |
realizable entity |
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| example of usage |
the function of the reproductive organs the disposition of metal to conduct electricity the role of being a doctor the disposition of blood to coagulate |
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realizable entity |
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BFO:0000017 |
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realizable entity |
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