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PurposedBy

Definition​

Used when: the source argument describes the action undertaken by an agent to achieve the goal conveyed by the target argument.

i.e. This is purposed by That

Examples​

(1) A: They built a new school
(2) B: So that the kids could study
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(2) --PurposedBy--> (1)
<in a collaborative board game: Forbidden Island>

(291) Messenger: We're try-we're going to go for this one next.
(292) Pilot: Ah yeah.
(293) Engineer: Yeah.
(294) Messenger: (--)
(295) Messenger: So I'll move here.
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(295) -- PurposedBy --> (291)

Distinctions​

note

Purpose, Condition, Cause​

  1. Condition, Purpose are restricted for potential, hypothetical, or future – non-factive – connections between cause and effect.
  2. Purpose has a specifically goal-oriented facet: The dependent is an activity that is performed for achieving the state of affairs in the head.
  3. If cause and effect are being described as factive, then Cause can be used, which differ solely in the distribution of dependent and head.
  4. Motivation can only be used when the hearer is encouraged to perform a certain activity (provided by the nucleus) or to be convinced, on the grounds of the head slash unit.