describes
P264
predicate
Indicates that one entity provides an explanation, representation, or account of another entity or concept.
All labels observed (64)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| defines | 29,662 |
| describes canonical | 19,259 |
| portrays | 17,734 |
| plotSummary | 6,453 |
| describedBy | 2,037 |
| explains | 1,938 |
| describesEvent | 1,229 |
| clarifies | 959 |
| depictsEvent | 859 |
| described | 542 |
| describesConcept | 250 |
| description | 212 |
| usedToDescribe | 168 |
| styleDescription | 117 |
| mediaDescription | 104 |
| describesAs | 63 |
| describesPerson | 45 |
| describesAttribute | 41 |
| isDescribedBy | 39 |
| describesQuality | 29 |
| describesTaxon | 29 |
| describesProcess | 19 |
| tailDescription | 18 |
| containsDescriptionOf | 16 |
| mathematicallyDescribedBy | 15 |
| aimsToDescribe | 9 |
| describesTraitOf | 8 |
| describesOutcome | 7 |
| areDescribedBy | 6 |
| hasTheoreticalDescription | 6 |
| describesFunctionAs | 5 |
| describesBehavior | 4 |
| statementDescribes | 4 |
| describedByTheory | 3 |
| describesAct | 3 |
| describesInteractionOf | 3 |
| describesWeather | 3 |
| décrit | 3 |
| beschreibt | 2 |
| describedByTerm | 2 |
| describesClass | 2 |
| describesObject | 2 |
| describesScenario | 2 |
| describesStateOf | 2 |
| describesSubject | 2 |
| firstDescribes | 2 |
| isUsedToDescribe | 2 |
| PaulDescribesAs | 1 |
| accuratelyDescribes | 1 |
| apologyDescribedAs | 1 |
| describedAmericanDreamAs | 1 |
| describesAccordingTo | 1 |
| describesPhenomenon | 1 |
| describesSituation | 1 |
| describesTitle | 1 |
| explainsQualitatively | 1 |
| helpsDescribe | 1 |
| kirjeldus | 1 |
| linearDescription | 1 |
| mustDescribe | 1 |
| normativelyDescribes | 1 |
| openingWordsDescribe | 1 |
| phaseIDescription | 1 |
| theoryDescribedIn | 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: describes
Generated description
Indicates that one entity provides an explanation, representation, or account of another entity or concept.
Sample triples (81,936)
| Subject | Object |
|---|---|
| law of universal gravitation | free-fall acceleration near Earth via predicate surface "explains" ⓘ |
|
IEEE 802.3bt 4‑pair Power over Ethernet standard
surface form:
IEEE 802.3bt
|
4‑pair Power over Ethernet via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
|
IEEE 802.3bt 4‑pair Power over Ethernet standard
surface form:
IEEE 802.3bt
|
higher power classes for PoE via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
|
IEEE 802.1AE MACsec standard
surface form:
IEEE 802.1AE
|
IEEE 802.1AE MACsec standard
via predicate surface "defines"
self-linksurface differs
ⓘ
surface form:
MACsec Security Entity (SecY)
|
|
IEEE 802.1AE MACsec standard
surface form:
IEEE 802.1AE
|
Secure Channel via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
|
IEEE 802.1AE MACsec standard
surface form:
IEEE 802.1AE
|
Secure Association via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| IEEE 802.1Qci per‑stream filtering and policing standard | per-stream filtering mechanisms via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| IEEE 802.1Qci per‑stream filtering and policing standard | per-stream policing mechanisms via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| IEEE 802.1Qci per‑stream filtering and policing standard | per-stream protection mechanisms via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| Fermi paradox | apparent contradiction between expected abundance of intelligent life and lack of evidence ⓘ |
| NBA rules | game duration via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| NBA rules | court dimensions via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| NBA rules | ball specifications via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| NBA rules | team composition via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| NBA rules | fouls via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| NBA rules | violations via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| NBA rules | scoring system via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| NBA rules | timeout procedures via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| NBA rules | instant replay procedures via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| NBA rules | overtime procedures via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| NBA rules | substitution procedures via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| NBA rules | jump ball procedures via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| NBA rules | free throw procedures via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| NBA rules | three-point line distance via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| NBA rules | defensive three-second violation via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| NBA rules | offensive three-second violation via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| NBA rules | eight-second backcourt rule via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| NBA rules | 24-second shot clock via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| NBA rules | clear path foul via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| NBA rules | flagrant foul via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| NBA rules | technical foul via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| NBA rules | personal foul via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| NBA rules | team foul limit per quarter via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| NBA rules | bonus free throw situation via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| NBA rules | goaltending via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| NBA rules | basket interference via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| NBA rules | traveling violation via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| NBA rules | double dribble violation via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| NBA rules | carrying violation via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| NBA rules | backcourt violation via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| NBA rules | illegal screen via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| NBA rules | defensive three-second technical via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| NBA rules | delay of game violation via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| NBA rules | coach’s challenge procedure via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| NBA rules | instant replay review triggers via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| NBA rules | player ejection conditions via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| NBA rules | fighting penalties via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| NBA rules | bench decorum via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| NBA rules | uniform requirements via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |
| NBA rules | timeout length via predicate surface "defines" ⓘ |