RO_0000053 - bearer of

Label

bearer of

Editor preferred label

bearer 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.