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Concept: Be-Ruined

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Superconcept: Be-Broken

Definition: An object becomes nonfunctional, and is beyond repair. If the object can be repaired, then it is only broken. An object is put in this state by Ruin. An object cannot be taken out of this state.

Required Relationships:

object: the thing that becomes ruined
Restriction: this must be a Tangible-Entity

Examples:

  1. Sally smashed the Ming vase.
    object: the Ming vase
  2. Jerome destroyed his bicycle in the crash.
    object: his bicycle
  3. Comment: Depending on the severity of damaged sustained to the bicycle, Be-Broken may be more appropriate.
  4. King Arthur rased the town.
    object: the town

Neighboring Concepts:

Similar to...But different because...
Be-Broken Be-Broken is for things that can be repaired.