Function
A class with identifier
http://rds.posccaesar.org/ontology/lis14/rdl/Function
Source ontology | Industrial Data Ontology |
is primitive | true |
natural language definition | A 'capability' which is the reason for existence of the bearer. The bearer's physical design (or evolved form, in the case of natural biological entities) is there in order to enable participation in activities of the specified kind, in a specified way. |
primitive rationale | Making the notion of purpose, or "existence for being", fully precise is beyond the scope of IDO. |
usage note | The typical 'function' of a hammer is realized when the hammer participates as the tool in a successful nail-driving activity. If the hammer has multiple functions, such as extracting nails using a claw or shaping objects with a ball, each function should be represented with a distinct individual. |
relatedEntityISO15926 | lis2:FunctionalPhysicalObject |
lis12:FunctionalPhysicalObject | |
Comment | Inspired by the BFO class "function" (BFO_0000034). |
See also | obo:BFO_0000034 |
hasFunction | |
Example | The capability of a motor to apply torque to a shaft. |