RO_0000053 - bearer of¶
Label
bearer of
Editor preferred label
bearer of
Sub property of
Definition
A relation between an independent continuant (the bearer) and a specifically dependent continuant (the dependent), in which the dependent specifically depends on the bearer for its existence
Example
this apple is bearer of this red color
this vase is bearer of this fragility
Editor’s note
A bearer can have many dependents, and its dependents can exist for different periods of time, but none of its dependents can exist when the bearer does not exist.