instrumental role

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : 1. A semantic role in linguistics : The grammatical or thematic role of the entity (typically an inanimate object) that is used by an agent (the doer) as a means or tool to perform an action or to cause an event. Usage This term is primarily used in the technical field of linguistics, specifically in the analysis of sentence structure and meaning (syntax and semantics). It des...