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Occurrent

Definition: An entity that happens, unfolds, or develops through time.

Parent: BFO Entity

See also: Continuant (entities that persist through time)

Modeling Notes​

  • Occurrents are temporal entities that happen rather than persist
  • They have temporal parts and unfold through time intervals
  • Include processes, events, and temporal/spatial regions
  • Essential for modeling AI activities, workflows, and temporal reasoning
  • Provide the framework for understanding "HOW-IT-HAPPENS"

BFO Slim - Core Subcategories​

Processes (HOW-IT-HAPPENS)​

  • Process - Activities and workflows

Temporal Regions (WHEN)​

Spatial Regions (WHERE)​