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Cause

Definition​

Used when: the situations described in Arg1 and Arg2 are causally influenced but are not in a conditional relation.

Subtypes​

  • Causing is used when the source argument causes or is causing the situation in the target argument. (i.e. This is causing That)
  • CausedBy is used when the the source argument is caused by the situation in the target argument. (i.e. This is caused by That)

Example:​

A: the sensor did not light up
A. since the battery is dead.
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(2) --Causing--> (1)

Distinctions​

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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.