The Emergence Machine

Hinge

physical · Household · Level 4 · E3

E3Chemistry

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Emergence definition

A hinge is a jointed device that allows a door or lid to swing open and shut, involving motion and a structure that connects two parts.

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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.

thisfoundationsL4L3L2L1L0HingeGenreMaterialMetalFormStructureSubstanceMatterMotionEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

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

thisprerequisitesHingeL4MotionL1StructureL2GenreL3MaterialL3MetalL3E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Motion L1 (requires)
    A hinge is a jointed device that allows a door or lid to swing open and shut
  • Structure L2 (requires) polysemous
    Movable joint connecting a door to a frame -- understanding structure is a prerequisite
  • Genre L3 (requires)
    Understanding the genre of metal is necessary to comprehend the movable joint connecting a door to a frame.
  • Material L3 (requires)
    Understanding material helps understand the metallic concept of hinge
  • Metal L3 (requires)
    Movable joint connecting a door to a frame -- understanding metal is a prerequisite