Semantic function

In Functional Grammar (e.g. Dik 1989), the term semantic function is used for semantic roles.

Synonyms

• semantic role
• thematic relation
• thematic role
• Θ-role
• "case": deep case, case role, case relation
• kāraka

Reference

• Dik, Simon. 1989. The theory of functional grammar. Dordrecht: Foris