possibleFunction
P14773
predicate
Indicates that an entity may serve, or is capable of serving, a particular function or role, without asserting that it actually does so.
All labels observed (11)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| canFunctionAs | 105 |
| possibleFunction canonical | 81 |
| proposedFunction | 21 |
| inferredFunction | 7 |
| mayFunctionAs | 5 |
| hasUncertainFunction | 4 |
| likelyFunctions | 4 |
| possibleFunctionOfFrill | 3 |
| suspectedFunction | 3 |
| uncertainFunction | 3 |
| likelyOriginalFunction | 1 |
Description generation (PDg)
The one-sentence description above was generated by prompting gpt-5.1 with the predicate name and this instruction.
Instruction
Given a predicate that represents a relationship or action between entities, generate a one-sentence description explaining its meaning. # Instructions Focus on describing the relationship, not the entities themselves. # Response Format Begin the description with \' Indicates...\'
Input
Predicate: possibleFunction
Generated description
Indicates that an entity may serve, or is capable of serving, a particular function or role, without asserting that it actually does so.
Sample triples (237)
| Subject | Object |
|---|---|
| Tambomachay | water cult site ⓘ |
| Tambomachay | royal retreat ⓘ |
| Tambomachay | military outpost ⓘ |
|
Stanly (less common)
surface form:
Stanly
|
middle name via predicate surface "canFunctionAs" ⓘ |
| Beaghmore stone circles | ritual site ⓘ |
| Beaghmore stone circles | ceremonial centre ⓘ |
| Beaghmore stone circles | burial site ⓘ |
| Beaghmore stone circles | astronomical observatory ⓘ |
| Drakospita of Ochi | sanctuaries (hypothesized) ⓘ |
| Drakospita of Ochi | shepherds' shelters (hypothesized) ⓘ |
| Drakospita of Ochi | watch-posts or refuges (hypothesized) ⓘ |
| Lesyk | nickname via predicate surface "canFunctionAs" ⓘ |
| Lesyk | informal first name via predicate surface "canFunctionAs" ⓘ |
| Ev | personal moniker via predicate surface "canFunctionAs" ⓘ |
| The Proud | archetype via predicate surface "canFunctionAs" ⓘ |
| The Proud | theme via predicate surface "canFunctionAs" ⓘ |
| The Proud | personified force via predicate surface "canFunctionAs" ⓘ |
| Herrold | patronymic surname via predicate surface "canFunctionAs" ⓘ |
| Marg | nickname via predicate surface "canFunctionAs" ⓘ |
| Elaine | first name via predicate surface "canFunctionAs" ⓘ |
| Elaine | middle name via predicate surface "canFunctionAs" ⓘ |
| Elaine | last name in rare cases via predicate surface "canFunctionAs" ⓘ |
| Kangson enrichment site (alleged) | uranium enrichment via predicate surface "suspectedFunction" ⓘ |
| Kangson enrichment site (alleged) | centrifuge plant via predicate surface "suspectedFunction" ⓘ |
| Kangson enrichment site (alleged) | support facility for nuclear weapons program via predicate surface "suspectedFunction" ⓘ |
| La Tène | possible ritual site via predicate surface "inferredFunction" ⓘ |
| La Tène | possible bridge or causeway context via predicate surface "inferredFunction" ⓘ |
| La Tène | possible weapons deposit via predicate surface "inferredFunction" ⓘ |
| Temple of Diana (Nîmes) | sanctuary ⓘ |
| Temple of Diana (Nîmes) | library ⓘ |
| Archdale | personal name via predicate surface "canFunctionAs" ⓘ |
| Jasso | industrial community ⓘ |
| Jasso | residential community ⓘ |
| Coy | forename via predicate surface "mayFunctionAs" ⓘ |
| Ulrych | surname in some contexts via predicate surface "canFunctionAs" ⓘ |
| Phare Tower (unbuilt) | office space via predicate surface "proposedFunction" ⓘ |
| Phare Tower (unbuilt) | retail space via predicate surface "proposedFunction" ⓘ |
| Pordenone railway station | freight traffic ⓘ |
| Jeffe | first name via predicate surface "canFunctionAs" ⓘ |
| Jeffe | middle name via predicate surface "canFunctionAs" ⓘ |
| Pyramid of Couhard | cenotaph ⓘ |
| Pyramid of Couhard | tomb marker ⓘ |
| Aldrich Plan | act as lender of last resort via predicate surface "proposedFunction" ⓘ |
| Aldrich Plan | provide an elastic currency via predicate surface "proposedFunction" ⓘ |
| Aldrich Plan | rediscount commercial paper via predicate surface "proposedFunction" ⓘ |
| Aldrich Plan | hold bank reserves via predicate surface "proposedFunction" ⓘ |
| Willie | middle name via predicate surface "canFunctionAs" ⓘ |
| Willie | first name via predicate surface "canFunctionAs" ⓘ |
| Offchurch (associated royal estate) | royal residence ⓘ |
| Offchurch (associated royal estate) | administrative centre ⓘ |