Ontology Description - Connector Elements
Introduction
This page presents definitions of TRAK metamodel elements taken from the TRAK00002. TRAK Metamodel specification. The master source definition for any element is the TRAK Metamodel specification - this page is provided for information only. It presents some of the information that is contained in the underlying ontology description, again based on the TRAK metamodel.
The ontology description is an approximation of the TRAK metamodel owing to the limitations of the OWL / RDF(S) ontology description languages - for example by describing only elements not the triples formed from them.
An ontology is not a metamodel - the TRAK metamodel contains an ontology. It also contains a taxonomy. The TRAK metamodel is also not a taxonomy. The TRAK metamodel is defined by triples which are not an ontology nor a taxonomy. More details are provided separately.
- Ontology description: https://purl.org/trak/elements/
Metadata
The elements that form part of the metamodel for the open source TRAK architecture framework or which are used to describe or define it. The source document for these is 'TRAK00002. TRAK. Architecture Framework. Metamodel'.The Architecture Description Elements and relationships are used to define Architecture Description Tuples which form the basis of the specification of each of the TRAK Viewpoints and the consistency/correspondence rules across a TRAK-conforming Architecture Description.Architecture Description Tuples form the content of each TRAK Architecture View. Abstract concepts/entities cannot appear in a TRAK Architecture View but are used to manage or define other elements or model/describe them (metamodelling).
- Specification: TRAK00002. TRAK. Architecture Framework. Metamodel.
- Release date: 2024-09-23
Characteristics
- Ontology Description Languages - RDFS, RDF, OWL, SKOS
- Size - c 4,200 lines - too large for W3C validator as single file ...
Limitations
The development of the ontology description of the TRAK metamodel and the presentation of some of this in these HTML pages is an ongoing activity and is not complete. There will also likely be limitations owing to the capabilities that ontology description languages provide (and lack).
Limitations - HTML Presentation
- Properties. No linkage of properties to Nodes, Connectors. No enumerations (not described in RDF/XML ontology - see below).
Limitations - RDF/XML Ontology Description
- Enumerated lists - allowed / default values missing
- Metamodel tuples. No definition of the individuals (each triple) that comprise the TRAK metamodel.
Copyright
The TRAK Metamodel contents presented are subject to the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License (Version 1.3, November 2008). The general terms of this and FAQs can be seen at https://www.gnu.org/licenses/fdl-1.3.en.html. The specific terms are specified in the TRAK Metamodel specification (TRAK00002) itself.
Contents
Connector Elements in the TRAK Metamodel
about , addresses , allows , AND , applies , aspires to , before , can lead to exposure to , carries , caused by , conducts , contains , contributes to , delivers , depends on , derived from , disproves , enacts , equivalent to , exchanges , exploits , exposed to , exposes , extends to , for , frames , from , governs , groups related , has , has part , hosted on , impacts on , implements , is a , is attached to , is configured with , is managed by , is member of , is necessary for , is not suited to frame , is origin for , is quantified by , issued by , makes , marked by , marks introduction of , marks removal of , NOT , opposes , OR , owns , performs , physically depends on , physically supports , plays , poses , precedes , presents , proves , realises , removes , requires , requires at least , results in , satisfies , starts with , supersedes , supplied to , supplies , supports , then , to , to conduct , traces to , triggers , undertakes , uses
Metamodel Connector Elements
about
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#about
Definition: On the subject of.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2015-07-23
addresses
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#addresses
Definition: Directs attention, frames for particular audience.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2021-12-22
allows
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#allows
Definition: Sanctions or permits.
Inherits Properties From: --
Comment: Not used in any TRAK architecture view. Used to define the content of a TRAK architecture viewpoint - Viewpoint Definition Viewpoint. Source 3736126-001
Date Created: 2010-03-12
Date Modified: 2021-12-22
AND
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#AND
Definition: Logical conjunction; the and of a set of operands is true if and only if all of its operands are true.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2015-12-12
Date Modified: 2016-01-01
applies
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#applies
Definition: Bring or put into operation or practical use.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2021-12-22
aspires to
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#aspires_to
Definition: Ambition for something, seeks to obtain.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2021-12-22
before
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#before
Definition: At, in, or to a time earlier than (a point in time, a date, or an event)
Inherits Properties From: --
Comment: 2024-05-21
Date Created: None
Date Modified: False
can lead to exposure to
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#can_lead_to_exposure_to
Definition: Potential to uncover or make visible to.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2015-12-12
Date Modified: 2015-12-12
carries
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#carries
Definition: Conveys or transfers.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2021-12-22
caused by
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#caused_by
Definition: The cause of; effects, brought about by.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2015-12-12
Date Modified: 2016-01-01
conducts
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#conducts
Definition: Directs, manages, carries on.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2021-12-22
contains
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#contains
Definition: Have or hold something within.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment: Transitive. Note - if Physical contains System or Physical it contains the 'parts' of the System/Physical.
Date Created: 2012-12-06
Date Modified: 2021-12-22
contributes to
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#contributes_to
Definition: Has a part in bringing (it) about; has a part or share in producing.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2015-12-12
Date Modified: 2015-12-12
delivers
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#delivers
Definition: Provides or produces.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2021-12-22
depends on
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#depends_on
Definition: Rely on. If A depends on B and B changes then it is likely that A changes in some way.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2021-12-22
derived from
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#derived_from
Definition: Drawn, obtained, descended, or deduced from a source.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2016-12-24
Date Modified: 2016-12-24
disproves
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#disproves
Definition: Demonstrate not to be the specified thing by evidence or argument.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment: Transitive. The submission / assessment is for a (particular) Evidence disproves (particular) Claim. The same Evidence may be used for other Claims - this is a separate submission / assessment.
Date Created: 2014-12-24
Date Modified: 2024-05-21
enacts
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#enacts
Definition: Put into practice.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2021-12-22
equivalent to
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#equivalent_to
Definition: Having the same meaning or effect or being virtually identical to.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2021-12-22
exchanges
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#exchanges
Definition: Act of giving and receiving (between 2 entities).
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2021-12-22
exploits
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#exploits
Definition: To utilize for the entity's own ends.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2021-12-22
exposed to
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#exposed_to
Definition: Uncovered, made visible to
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2015-12-12
Date Modified: 2024-05-21
exposes
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#exposes
Definition: Uncover / make visible.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2021-12-22
extends to
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#extends_to
Definition: Expand in scope to (a defined set of entities).
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment: Used to indicate the extent of a role.
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2015-12-12
for
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#for
Definition: Of purpose or destination.
Inherits Properties From: --
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2016-12-24
frames
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#frames
Definition: To shape, form, direct (a person, a person's life, thoughts, actions, etc.);
Inherits Properties From: --
Comment: 2023-05-26
Date Created: True
Date Modified: False
from
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#from
Definition: Defines the origin of an exchange.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment: Used to describe the direction of an exchange.
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2024-05-21
governs
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#governs
Definition: Constitutes a law or rule for.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2021-12-22
groups related
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#groups_related
Definition: Brought together as the result of deliberate arrangement or composition - things having some related properties or attributes in common.
Inherits Properties From: --
Comment: Transitive. Not used in any TRAK architecture view. Used to define the structure of the TRAK architecture framework.
Date Created: 2010-03-12
Date Modified: 2024-05-21
has
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#has
Definition: Duty or obligation to.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2015-07-23
has part
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#has_part
Definition: Identifies a fraction or piece of something.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2024-05-21
hosted on
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#hosted_on
Definition: Something provides space or an environment for the hosted entity. Not an exchange or interaction.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2024-05-21
impacts on
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#impacts_on
Definition: Has a (pronounced) effect on.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2015-12-12
Date Modified: 2015-12-12
implements
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#implements
Definition: Put into effect.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2021-12-22
is a
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#is_a
Definition: Membership of a more general type e.g. a rose is a plant. Used to identify inheritance / taxonomy.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2015-07-23
is attached to
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#is_attached_to
Definition: To fasten or join (a thing) to another thing, or a place or position.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2018-01-31
Date Modified: 2018-01-31
is configured with
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#is_configured_with
Definition: Put together in particular form or arrangement.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2021-12-22
is managed by
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#is_managed_by
Definition: Controlled, directed or to deal or cope with.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2015-12-12
Date Modified: 2015-12-12
is member of
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#is_member_of
Definition: Belonging to or having membership of (a group of organisations organized for a joint purpose). Distinct from is part of which implies a whole/part relationship.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2015-07-23
is necessary for
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#is_necessary_for
Definition: Required for or need for.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2021-12-22
is not suited to frame
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#is_not_suited_to_frame
Definition: Not suitable or appropriate to direct, shape or form
Inherits Properties From: --
Comment: 2024-05-21
Date Created: None
Date Modified: False
is origin for
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#is_origin_for
Definition: That from which anything originates, or is derived; source of being or existence; starting point.
Inherits Properties From: --
Comment: Not used in any TRAK architecture view. Architecture Viewpoint definition. Usually identifies an Architecture Description Tuple. An Architecture View that is the origin for one or more triples is termed the 'Originating Architecture View' for those triples. Source 3736126-001
Date Created: 2024-06-25
Date Modified: 2024-06-25
is quantified by
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#is_quantified_by
Definition: Express or measure using.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2015-07-23
issued by
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#issued_by
Definition: Supplied/distributed by.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2021-12-22
makes
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#makes
Definition: Creates, prepares or produces.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2014-12-24
Date Modified: 2021-12-22
marked by
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#marked_by
Definition: Show the position of.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2021-12-22
marks introduction of
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#marks_introduction_of
Definition: The position or time at which (something) is brought into use or started.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2015-07-23
marks removal of
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#marks_removal_of
Definition: The position or time at which (something) is removed from use or finished.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2015-07-23
NOT
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#NOT
Definition: In logic, negation, also called logical complement, is an operation that takes a proposition p to another proposition "not p", which is interpreted intuitively as being true when p is false and false when p is true.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2015-12-12
Date Modified: 2016-01-01
opposes
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#opposes
Definition: Dispute the truth or validity of.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2014-12-24
Date Modified: 2021-12-22
OR
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#OR
Definition: Logical (inclusive) disjunction , also known as alternation; the or of a set of operands is true if and only if one or more of its operands is true.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2015-12-12
Date Modified: 2016-01-01
owns
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#owns
Definition: Possesses (denotes belonging).
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2023-07-30
performs
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#performs
Definition: To carry out one's function, to do one's part; to do, act.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2021-12-22
physically depends on
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#physically_depends_on
Definition: A physical dependency between two entities.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2015-07-23
physically supports
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#physically_supports
Definition: To keep from falling.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2018-01-31
Date Modified: 2018-01-31
plays
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#plays
Definition: Takes part or engages in.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2024-05-21
poses
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#poses
Definition: To present or constitute (a difficulty, problem, danger, or threat)
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2015-12-12
Date Modified: 2015-12-12
precedes
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#precedes
Definition: Comes before (something) in time.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2011-01-27
Date Modified: 2021-12-22
presents
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#presents
Definition: Exhibits or displays.
Inherits Properties From: --
Comment: Transitive. Not used in any TRAK architecture view. Used to define the content of a TRAK architecture view - View Dependency Viewpoint. Source 3736126-001
Date Created: 2010-03-12
Date Modified: 2024-02-08
proves
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#proves
Definition: Asserts that the source element establishes a fact or the truth of the object of the relationship.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment: Transitive. The submission / assessment is for a (particular) Evidence proves (particular) Claim. The same Evidence may be used for other Claims - this is a separate submission / assessment.
Date Created: 2014-12-24
Date Modified: 2015-09-05
realises
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#realises
Definition: Give physical form to.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2021-12-22
removes
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#removes
Definition: Take away.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2021-12-22
requires
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#requires
Definition: Needs or demands for a particular purpose.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2024-05-21
requires at least
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#requires_at_least
Definition: Obligation for no less than something.
Inherits Properties From: --
Comment: 2024-05-21
Date Created: True
Date Modified: False
results in
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#results_in
Definition: Effects; the product or consequences of something.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2015-12-12
Date Modified: 2024-05-21
satisfies
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#satisfies
Definition: Fulfil completely or comply with.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2017-10-02
Date Modified: 2017-10-02
starts with
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#starts_with
Definition: To take or assume as one's point of departure in a sequence
Inherits Properties From: --
Comment: 2024-05-21
Date Created: False
Date Modified: False
supersedes
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#supersedes
Definition: Take place of something previously in force.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2015-07-23
supplied to
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#supplied_to
Definition: Provided with (a thing). Inverse of 'supplies'.
Inherits Properties From: --
Comment: 2024-05-21
Date Created: None
Date Modified: False
supplies
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#supplies
Definition: To provide (a thing) with what is necessary or desirable; to provide what is needed.
Inherits Properties From: --
Comment: 2024-05-21
Date Created: True
Date Modified: False
supports
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#supports
Definition: Give assistance to / enable to function or act.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2024-05-21
then
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#then
Definition: At the moment immediately following the action, etc. directly after that;, indicating the action or occurrence next in order of time
Inherits Properties From: --
Comment: 2024-05-21
Date Created: None
Date Modified: False
to
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#to
Definition: Defines the destination or target of an exchange.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment: Used to describe the direction of an exchange.
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2015-07-23
to conduct
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#to_conduct
Definition: To direct, manage, carry on.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2015-07-23
traces to
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#traces_to
Definition: Marks the source for something.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2021-12-22
triggers
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#triggers
Definition: Cause to happen or exist.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2021-12-22
undertakes
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#undertakes
Definition: Commit to / take on.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2021-12-22
uses
Ontology URI: https://purl.org/trak/elements/#uses
Definition: To put into action or effect.
Inherits Properties From: Architecture Description Element
Comment:
Date Created: 2010-02-15
Date Modified: 2021-12-22
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