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Concept:
Be-Broken
System documentation
Superconcept:
State
Definition:
An
object
becomes nonfunctional in some way. This can describe the effects of numerous actions, as exemplified by the sentences below. An object is put in this state by
Break
. An object is taken out of this state by
Repair
.
Required Relationships:
object
: the thing that becomes broken
Restriction:
this must be an
Object
Examples:
Sally broke the window.
object
: the window
Jerome crashed his bicycle.
object
: his bicycle
Comment:
Depending on the severity of damaged sustained to the bicycle,
Be-Ruined
may be more appropriate.
King Arthur dented his armor.
object
: his armor
Neighboring Concepts:
Similar to...
But different because...
Be-Ruined
Be-Ruined is specifically for things that are broken beyond repair.