sign relational complex

basis Basis component Component components Components nor Nor object Object objects Objects potential Potential

A sign relational complex is a generalization of a sign relation that allows for empty components in the elementary sign relations, or sign relational triples of the form $(\mathrm{object},\mathrm{sign},\mathrm{interpretant})$.

Generally speaking, when it comes to things that are being contemplated as ostensible or potential signs of other things, neither the existence nor the uniqueness of the elements appearing in the sign relation is guaranteed. For example, the reference of a putative sign to its putative objects may actually achieve reference to zero, to one, or to many objects. A proper treatment of this complication calls for the conception of something slightly more general than a sign relation proper, namely, a sign relational complex. Expressed in practical terms, this allows for missing data in the columns of the relational database table for the sign relation in question. Typically one operates on the default assumption that all of the roles of elementary sign relations are actually filled, but remains wary enough of the possible exceptions to deal with them on an ad hoc basis.

Title	sign relational complex
Canonical name	SignRelationalComplex
Date of creation	2013-03-22 17:53:11
Last modified on	2013-03-22 17:53:11
Owner	Jon Awbrey (15246)
Last modified by	Jon Awbrey (15246)
Numerical id	6
Author	Jon Awbrey (15246)
Entry type	Definition
Classification	msc 94A05
Classification	msc 03G15
Classification	msc 03E20
Classification	msc 03B42
Classification	msc 03B10
Classification	msc 94A15
Related topic	RelationTheory
Related topic	SignRelation
Related topic	SimplicialComplex
Related topic	TriadicRelation