theta role
theta role is the abbreviation of thematic role.
Meaning of thematic role
Noun
thematic role (plural thematic roles)
- A function of the arguments of a verb, which maps them bijectively to a set (which depends lexically on the verb) called the “theta grid.”
Forms of theta role
| plural | theta roles |
|---|---|
| alternative form | theta-role |
| alternative form | θ-role |
Questions about theta role
- What is theta role the abbreviation of?
- Theta role is the abbreviation of thematic role.
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