English noun: framework |
| 1. | framework (cognition) a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process |
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| Samples | The computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems.
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| Synonyms | model, theoretical account |
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| Broader (hypernym) | hypothesis, possibility, theory |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | computer simulation, Copernican system, M-theory, mean sun, Ptolemaic system, simulation, stochastic process, string theory |
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| 2. | framework (attribute) the underlying structure |
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| Samples | Providing a factual framework for future research.
It is part of the fabric of society.
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| Synonyms | fabric |
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| Broader (hypernym) | structure |
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| 3. | framework (artifact) a structure supporting or containing something |
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| Broader (hypernym) | supporting structure |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | airframe, arbor, arbour, baby-walker, bower, buck, buffer, bustle, case, casing, climbing frame, clotheshorse, coaming, cornice, cowcatcher, deckle, derrick, doorcase, doorframe, embroidery frame, embroidery hoop, fender, frame, frame, framing, fretwork, gantry, gauntry, go-cart, grate, grating, grill, grille, grillwork, gun carriage, handbarrow, hayrack, hayrig, honeycomb, horse, lattice, latticework, mounting, oxbow, pelmet, pergola, picture frame, pilot, rack, ribbing, sash, sawbuck, sawhorse, stocks, stocks, stretcher, tambour, tenter, truss, undercarriage, valance, valance board, walker, walker, wattle, window, window frame, window sash, Zimmer, Zimmer frame |
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| Part holonym | backing, brace, bracing, mount |
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