The Emergence Machine

Gate

physical · Household · Level 9 · E0

E0Spacetime

Each concept here is mapped to its prerequisites — the ideas you'd need first to understand it — all the way down to four foundations: Space, Time, Energy, Pattern. Click any prerequisite to drill down, or scroll for the chain graph.

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Emergence definition

A barrier structure that can be opened and closed for passage, typically hinged in a fence or wall.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL9L8L7L6L4L2L1L0GateFenceWoodPlantOrganismTerritoryWall… intermediate l…ForceFormLandLifeActionChangeMatterMotionEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

Direct prerequisites above, concepts that depend on this one below.

thisprerequisitesGateL9MotionL1WallL4FenceL8E1 concrete → E14 abstract

In other languages

  • gate English primary

Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Motion L1 (requires)
    A gate controls motion and access through an otherwise closed barrier
  • Wall L4 (requires) polysemous
    Hinged barrier in a fence or wall -- understanding wall is a prerequisite
  • Fence L8 (requires)
    Hinged barrier in a fence or wall -- understanding fence is a prerequisite