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| 5.5 |
TENSOR
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In languages such as English
and French, the tense of the subject (past, present and future) as well as the
perspective are intertwined within the sentence.
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Similarly, certain words in modern
languages are used as kinds of "pivot points:, from which to compare one
concept with another. |
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In UCADIA, the object that perform the
identification of tense, as well as pivot points are called
"tensors". |
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Essential Structure of a Tensor |
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Similar to DA, all tensors are
constructed from similar components: |
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| 5.5.2 |
Classification of Tensors |
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Tensors can be grouped into
five major categories: statement, question, intent, fortis, relator.
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Summary Groups |
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Base, As, What, Why, Where, When, How |
| Question |
Base, What, Why, Where, When, How |
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Wish, Want, Need |
| Fortis |
Attraction, Repulsion |
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Relator |
If |
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Tensor examples |
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I, Me |
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You |
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Our |
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His |
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Her |
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Us, Family |
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Smallgroup |
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Large group |
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Copyright © 2008 Frank O'Collins. All rights reserved.
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