A Linguistic Ontology for Constructicography: The Research Constructicon and its Ontology Modules
Year: 2026
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: This paper introduces the Research Constructicon (RCxn), a project developed within the Research Training Group Dimensions of Constructional Space.The training group finances PhD projects in the framework of Construction Grammar (CxG), which views language as a network of form-meaning pairings.The RCxn is designed as a dynamic, community-driven resource that documents linguistic constructions while also capturing the research processes and findings associated with them.The project addresses three core dimensions: (1) the development of a modular ontology to represent constructions, their relationships, and the research surrounding them; (2) the implementation of a database populated by researchers' contributions; and (3) the creation of a web application to visualize and interact with the data.This paper focuses on our work to implement a rich ontology for the RCxn, which has to accommodate diverse research needs, from cross-linguistic comparisons to multimodal analyses, while ensuring flexibility and interoperability.We detail the modular design of the ontology, its alignment with semantic web standards (RDF/OWL), and the integration of existing ontologies (e.g., OLiA, FOAF).The RCxn's development is iterative, driven by feedback from our diverse group of PhD researchers.
Authors: Elodie Winckel, Peter Uhrig, Stephanie Evert
Institution: Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Topic: Semantic Web and Ontologies
Subfield: Artificial Intelligence
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7166564588
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