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Revision as of 16:39, 26 December 2022
Definition
Basic formal ontology is a small, upper-level ontology. [1]
Notes
- It is is designed for use in supporting information retrieval, analysis and integration in scientific and other domains.
- It does not contain physical, chemical, biological or other terms which would properly fall within the coverage domains of the special sciences.
Abbreviations
BFO
Synonyms
Generic relations
In Generic relations. superordinate concepts and subordinate concepts can be distinguished: