functionHypothesis
P14769
predicate
Indicates that an entity is proposed or assumed to serve as a function or functional explanation for another entity or phenomenon.
All labels observed (10)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| functionHypothesis canonical | 63 |
| hasFunctionHypothesis | 13 |
| crestFunctionHypothesis | 7 |
| likelyFunction | 4 |
| hypothesizedFunction | 3 |
| purposeHypothesis | 3 |
| hornFunctionHypothesis | 2 |
| tailFunctionHypothesis | 2 |
| theorizedFunction | 2 |
| reasonForHypothesis | 1 |
Sample triples (100)
| Subject | Object |
|---|---|
| Machu Picchu | royal estate ⓘ |
| Machu Picchu | religious site ⓘ |
| G3-b | queens pyramid via predicate surface "likelyFunction" ⓘ |
| G3-b | subsidiary funerary structure via predicate surface "likelyFunction" ⓘ |
| Sphinx Temple | place for rituals connected to the Sphinx ⓘ |
| Sphinx Temple | possible solar cult temple ⓘ |
| Temple of the Sun | solar observatory ⓘ |
| Temple of the Sun | elite ceremonial space ⓘ |
| Standard of Ur | musical instrument soundbox via predicate surface "hypothesizedFunction" ⓘ |
| Standard of Ur | standard via predicate surface "hypothesizedFunction" ⓘ |
| Standard of Ur | storage box via predicate surface "hypothesizedFunction" ⓘ |
| Casa Colorada | residential building via predicate surface "hasFunctionHypothesis" ⓘ |
| Casa Colorada | administrative building via predicate surface "hasFunctionHypothesis" ⓘ |
| Casa Colorada | ritual space via predicate surface "hasFunctionHypothesis" ⓘ |
| La Iglesia | religious or ceremonial use ⓘ |
| Bicha of Balazote | funerary monument element ⓘ |
| Bicha of Balazote | tomb guardian figure ⓘ |
| The Sleeping Lady figurine | votive object ⓘ |
| The Sleeping Lady figurine | representation of a deity ⓘ |
| The Sleeping Lady figurine | symbol of sleep or death ⓘ |
| Quelle | material shared by Matthew and Luke but absent from Mark via predicate surface "reasonForHypothesis" ⓘ |
|
heel stone
surface form:
Heel Stone
|
astronomical marker ⓘ |
|
heel stone
surface form:
Heel Stone
|
ceremonial marker ⓘ |
| Ahu Akivi | astronomical observatory ⓘ |
| Ahu Akivi | ceremonial center ⓘ |
| Zendan-e Soleyman tower | religious function ⓘ |
| Zendan-e Soleyman tower | funerary function ⓘ |
| Candi Tikus | royal bathing place via predicate surface "hasFunctionHypothesis" ⓘ |
| Candi Tikus | ritual purification pool via predicate surface "hasFunctionHypothesis" ⓘ |
|
Building 19
surface form:
Building 19 (El Tajín)
|
ceremonial structure ⓘ |
|
Building 19
surface form:
Building 19 (El Tajín)
|
religious building ⓘ |
| High Place of Sacrifice | place for communal ceremonies ⓘ |
| High Place of Sacrifice | place for processions and ritual feasts ⓘ |
| Navan Fort | inauguration site for Ulster kings ⓘ |
| Navan Fort | regional tribal centre ⓘ |
| King’s Men stone circle | ritual site ⓘ |
| King’s Men stone circle | ceremonial monument ⓘ |
| The King Stone | territorial marker via predicate surface "hasFunctionHypothesis" ⓘ |
| The King Stone | funerary marker via predicate surface "hasFunctionHypothesis" ⓘ |
| The King Stone | ritual monument via predicate surface "hasFunctionHypothesis" ⓘ |
| Nuraghe Losa | fortified settlement via predicate surface "hasFunctionHypothesis" ⓘ |
| Nuraghe Losa | political center via predicate surface "hasFunctionHypothesis" ⓘ |
| Nuraghe Losa | economic center via predicate surface "hasFunctionHypothesis" ⓘ |
| Large Stone Structure | royal palace of the kings of Judah ⓘ |
| Large Stone Structure | administrative center ⓘ |
|
“Potbelly Hill” in Turkish
surface form:
Göbekli Tepe
|
ritual center ⓘ |
|
“Potbelly Hill” in Turkish
surface form:
Göbekli Tepe
|
ceremonial site ⓘ |
| Easy Street | access route for Easy Street Basin via predicate surface "likelyFunction" ⓘ |
| Easy Street | boundary area for Easy Street Basin via predicate surface "likelyFunction" ⓘ |
| Gran Pajatén | ceremonial center ⓘ |