In a subject view, or a world view, the set of conceptual or material things or classes of things that are recognised as existing, or are assumed to exist in context, and their interrelations; in a body of theory, the ontology comprises the domain of discourse, the things that are defined as existing, together with whatever emerges from their mutual implications.
A logical system involving theory of classes, developed by Stanislaw Lesniewski (1886-1939).
A structure of concepts or entities within a domain, organized by relationships; a system model.
The theory of a particular philosopher or school of thought concerning the fundamental types of entity in the universe.
The branch of metaphysics that addresses the nature or essential characteristics of being and of things that exist; the study of being qua being.
That course of thought which holds on through a discourse; the general drift or course of thought; purport; intent; meaning; understanding.
Tone, as of a conversation.
Stamp; character; nature.
An exact copy of a writing, set forth in the words and figures of it. It differs from purport, which is only the substance or general import of the instrument.
A tenor saxophone.
A person, instrument, or group that performs in the tenor (higher than bass and lower than alto) range.
The subject in a metaphor to which attributes are ascribed.
A musical range or section higher than bass and lower than alto.
The lowest tuned in a ring of bells.
Time to maturity of a bond.
Of or pertaining to the tenor part or range.