Characterization
- Directed
yes
- Source end
- Multiplicity
1 - 1
- Target end
- Binary properties
- Reflexivity
no
- Transitivity
no
- Symmetry
no
- Cyclicity
no
Definition
«Characterization» is a relation between a bearer type and its feature. Feature is intrinsic (inherent) moment of its bearer type, and thus existentially dependent on the bearer. Feature may be stereotyped as «Quality» or «Mode». Feature characterizes a bearer type iff every instance of bearer exemplifies the feature.
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Examples
For examples see «Quality» and «Mode».
Source:
GUIZZARDI, Giancarlo. Ontological Foundations for Structural Conceptual Models. Enschede: CTIT, Telematica Instituut, 2005. GUIZZARDI, Giancarlo. Introduction to Ontological Engineering. [presentation] Prague: Prague University of Economics, 2011.