Class: disposition

Definition: A realizable entity that always or with a significant degree of regularity initiates a process or transformation in the independent continuant it is a disposition of, under specific circumstances. A general formula for dispositions is: X (object) has the disposition D to (transform, initiate a process) R under conditions C.
Examples: the disposition of vegetables to decay when not refrigerated, the disposition of a vase to brake if dropped, the disposition of blood to coagulate, the disposition of a patient with a weakened immune system to contract disease, the disposition of metal to conduct electricity

•owl:Thing
        •entity
                •continuant
                        •dependent_continuant
                                •realizable_entity
                                        •disposition

Super Classes

realizable_entity

Disjoint Classes

function, role

Usage

Class Description/Definition (Necessary Conditions)

realizable_entity
Generated with OWLDoc