GPCV Template Suite — Master Concept Taxonomy

Version 1.0 — May 2026 © 2026 Alan William Preston


Purpose

This taxonomy maps real-world concepts to GPCV templates, providing the foundation for the "I want to learn about" searchable index on the Conceptionary website. Learners may select from this index or enter their own concept.


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Template Code Reference

Code

Full Name

Horizontal

Horizontal Line

Vertical

Vertical Line

Diagonal

Diagonal Line (Up or Down)

IT5L

Instant Temporary 5 Lines

IT5LI

Instant Temporary 5 Lines Inverted

IP3LP

Instant Permanent 3 Lines Positive

IP3LN

Instant Permanent 3 Lines Negative

GT5L

Gradual Temporary 5 Lines

GT5LI

Gradual Temporary 5 Lines Inverted

GP3LP

Gradual Permanent 3 Lines Positive

GP3LN

Gradual Permanent 3 Lines Negative

GTCV

Gradual Temporary Curve

GTCVI

Gradual Temporary Curve Inverted

GPCVP

Gradual Permanent Curve Positive

GPCVN

Gradual Permanent Curve Negative

Clock

Clock

TTT

Telling the Time

POD

Parts of the Day

DOW

Days of the Week

MOY

Months of the Year

Seasons

Seasons of the Year

Lunar

Lunar Cycle

TidalD

Tidal Cycle (Daily)

TidalM

Tidal Cycle (Monthly)

Rice

Rice Growing Cycle

Compass

Compass

Steering

Steering Wheel — Directions


Super-Category Index


1. TEMPORAL

Concepts relating to time, duration, frequency, sequence, and cyclical patterns. Many cyclical templates were designed specifically for this category.

1.1 Cyclical time

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Time of day

Morning, afternoon, evening, night

Cycle

Clock / TTT / POD

Days of the week

Monday … Sunday

Cycle

DOW

Months of the year

January … December

Cycle

MOY

Seasons

Spring, summer, autumn, winter

Cycle

Seasons

Agricultural / ecological cycles

Rice growing, tidal patterns, lunar phases, menstrual cycle

Cycle

Rice / TidalD / TidalM / Lunar

1.2 Linear time

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Sequence / order

First, next, then, finally; before, during, after

Named sequence

Diagonal / GT5L

Duration

Brief, short, medium, long, endless

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Frequency

Never, rarely, sometimes, often, always

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GP3LP

Recency

Just now, recently, a while ago, long ago, ancient history

Negative gradient

GP3LN / Diagonal

Age / lifecycle

Infant, child, adolescent, adult, middle-aged, elderly

Positive gradient

GP3LP / GT5L

Anticipation

Far off, approaching, imminent, now

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Speed / pace

Very slow, slow, moderate, fast, very fast

Positive gradient

Diagonal

Decay over time

Fresh, ageing, old, expired

Negative gradient

GP3LN

1.3 Punctuality and scheduling

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Punctuality

Very early, early, on time, late, very late

Spectrum around centre

Diagonal

Urgency

Not urgent, low priority, moderate, urgent, critical

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GP3LP


2. GEOGRAPHIC / PLACES

Geographic concepts become template-ready only when a specific dimension of place is identified. The place itself is a named category; the dimension (distance, familiarity, privacy) generates the gradient.

2.1 Scale and containment

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Scale of place

Room, house, street, suburb, city, region, country, continent, world

Positive gradient

GT5L / Diagonal

Rooms of a home

Bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, living room, dining room, garage

Named categories

Horizontal / Vertical

Zones within a room

Near the window, in the corner, by the door

Proximity gradient

Diagonal

2.2 Distance and accessibility

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Physical proximity

Here, nearby, close, far, very far, out of reach

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Travel time

Walking distance, short drive, long drive, flight required

Positive gradient

Diagonal

Accessibility

Very easy to reach, easy, moderate, difficult, inaccessible

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GP3LP

2.3 Familiarity with place

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Personal familiarity

Unknown, heard of, visited once, know well, know very well

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Frequency of visit

Never, rarely, occasionally, regularly, daily

Positive gradient

Diagonal

Places in life timeline

Places I've been, places I go, places I might go

Named sequence

GT5L / Horizontal

2.4 Social character of place

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Privacy

Very private (bedroom), semi-private, semi-public, public (street)

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GP3LP

Formality

Very informal, informal, neutral, formal, very formal

Positive gradient

Diagonal

Crowdedness

Empty, quiet, busy, crowded, packed

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Safety

Dangerous, unsafe, uncertain, safe, very safe

Positive gradient

Diagonal

Noise level

Silent, quiet, moderate, noisy, very noisy

Positive gradient

Diagonal


3. SENSORY

Concepts relating to the five senses — perception of the external world.

3.1 Visual

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Brightness

Dark, dim, moderate, bright, dazzling

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GP3LP

Clarity / focus

Blurred, hazy, clear, sharp

Positive gradient

Diagonal

Colour intensity

Pale, muted, vivid, saturated

Positive gradient

Diagonal

Size (perceived)

Tiny, small, medium, large, huge

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Distance (perceived)

Here, nearby, far, very far, out of sight

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Visibility

Invisible, barely visible, visible, prominent

Positive gradient

GP3LP

3.2 Auditory

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Volume

Silent, quiet, moderate, loud, deafening

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GP3LP

Pitch

Very low, low, mid, high, very high

Positive gradient

Diagonal

Clarity

Muffled, unclear, clear, distinct

Positive gradient

Diagonal

Pleasantness

Harsh, unpleasant, neutral, pleasant, beautiful

Bell curve

GPCVP / GTCV

3.3 Touch

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Temperature (felt externally)

Freezing, cold, cool, warm, hot, burning

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Comfort

Painful, uncomfortable, neutral, comfortable, blissful

Bell curve

GPCVP

Texture

Rough, coarse, smooth, silky

Positive gradient

Diagonal

Pressure

None, light, moderate, firm, intense

Positive gradient

Diagonal

Pain (external)

None, mild, moderate, severe, unbearable

Positive gradient

GP3LP / GT5L

3.4 Smell

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Detectability

Undetectable, faint, noticeable, strong, overpowering

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GP3LP

Pleasantness

Foul, unpleasant, neutral, pleasant, delightful

Bell curve

GPCVP / GTCV

Freshness

Stale, musty, neutral, fresh, fragrant

Positive gradient

Diagonal

3.5 Taste

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Palatability

Revolting, unpleasant, acceptable, good, delicious

Positive gradient

GP3LP / GT5L

Sweetness

Unsweetened, slightly sweet, sweet, very sweet, cloying

Bell curve

GPCVP

Spiciness

Mild, slightly spicy, hot, very hot, unbearable

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Bitterness

None, slight, moderate, bitter, intensely bitter

Positive gradient

Diagonal

Saltiness

Unsalted, lightly salted, well-salted, salty, oversalted

Bell curve

GPCVP

Freshness (taste)

Stale, going off, neutral, fresh, very fresh

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GP3LP

Strangeness

Familiar, slightly unusual, unfamiliar, exotic, bizarre

Positive gradient

Diagonal


4. ACTION

Concepts describing what is done, how it is done, and with what result. Action concepts are among the most template-ready in the taxonomy — almost every sub-category maps to a clean positive gradient.

4.1 Pace and urgency

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Speed

Very slow, slow, moderate, fast, very fast

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GP3LP

Haste

Leisurely, unhurried, moderate, hurried, frantic

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Punctuality

Very early, early, on time, late, very late

Spectrum around centre

Diagonal

4.2 Effort and difficulty

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Difficulty

Very easy, easy, moderate, difficult, very difficult, impossible

Positive gradient

GT5L / Diagonal

Complexity

Simple, straightforward, involved, complicated, very complex

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Effort required

Effortless, light, moderate, strenuous, exhausting

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Skill required

No skill, basic, intermediate, advanced, expert

Positive gradient

GT5L / Diagonal

4.3 Progress and completion

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Progress

Not started, begun, underway, nearly done, complete

Positive gradient

GP3LP / GT5L

Completeness

Incomplete, partial, mostly done, complete, perfect

Positive gradient

GP3LP

Success of outcome

Failure, poor, acceptable, good, excellent

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

4.4 Care and quality

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Carefulness

Careless, hasty, moderate, careful, very careful

Bell curve

GPCVP / GTCV

Accuracy

Very inaccurate, approximate, mostly correct, accurate, exact

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Neatness

Messy, untidy, acceptable, tidy, very neat

Positive gradient

Diagonal

4.5 Frequency and habit

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Frequency

Never, rarely, sometimes, often, always

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GP3LP

Regularity

Erratic, irregular, occasional, regular, habitual

Positive gradient

Diagonal


5. RELATIONAL

Concepts describing the nature of connections between people.

5.1 Social closeness

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Familiarity

Complete stranger, vaguely familiar, acquaintance, friend, close friend, intimate

Positive gradient

GT5L / Diagonal

Intimacy

Formal, polite, friendly, warm, very close

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GP3LP

Frequency of contact

Never, rarely, occasionally, regularly, constantly

Positive gradient

Diagonal

Dependence

Fully independent, somewhat dependent, reliant, very dependent

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GP3LP

5.2 Power and hierarchy

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Social status

Subordinate, junior, equal, senior, superior

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Authority

No authority, limited, moderate, significant, full authority

Positive gradient

Diagonal

Formality of relationship

Very informal, informal, neutral, formal, very formal

Positive gradient

Diagonal

5.3 Trust and agreement

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Trust

Complete distrust, suspicious, neutral, trusting, complete trust

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Agreement

Strongly disagree, disagree, neutral, agree, strongly agree

Spectrum around centre

Diagonal

Reliability

Unreliable, inconsistent, mostly reliable, reliable, completely dependable

Positive gradient

GP3LP

5.4 Conflict and harmony

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Harmony

Open conflict, tense, uneasy, civil, harmonious, very harmonious

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Conflict level

Peaceful, minor tension, disagreement, argument, serious conflict

Positive gradient

GP3LN

Cooperation

Obstructive, uncooperative, neutral, cooperative, fully collaborative

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GP3LP

5.5 Comparison between people (from Comparatives)

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Comparison of people

Younger than, the same age as, older than, the oldest of all

Spectrum around centre

Diagonal / GT5L

Social comparison

Less experienced, equally experienced, more experienced, the most experienced

Positive gradient

Diagonal

Comparative status

Lower status, equal status, higher status, the highest status

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Similarity between people

Completely different, somewhat similar, equally matched, very similar, identical

Positive gradient

Diagonal


6. IMPRESSION

Concepts describing how something appears or seems to someone — subjective perception of external things and people.

6.1 Perceived qualities of things

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Perceived difficulty

Seems effortless, easy, manageable, hard, impossible

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Perceived quality

Seems very poor, poor, acceptable, good, excellent

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Perceived value

Seems worthless, cheap, fair, good value, invaluable

Positive gradient

Diagonal

Perceived importance

Seems trivial, minor, moderate, important, critical

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GP3LP

Perceived urgency

Seems unimportant, low priority, moderate, urgent, critical

Positive gradient

Diagonal

Perceived size

Seems tiny, small, moderate, large, enormous

Positive gradient

Diagonal

Perceived age

Seems brand new, recent, middle-aged, old, ancient

Positive gradient

Diagonal

6.2 Perceived qualities of people

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Perceived friendliness

Seems hostile, unfriendly, neutral, friendly, very warm

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Perceived trustworthiness

Seems untrustworthy, unreliable, neutral, trustworthy, completely reliable

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Perceived competence

Seems incompetent, weak, adequate, capable, highly competent

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Perceived intelligence

Seems slow, below average, average, sharp, very intelligent

Positive gradient

Diagonal

Perceived attractiveness

Seems very unattractive, plain, ordinary, attractive, very attractive

Bell curve

GPCVP / GTCV

First impression

Very negative, negative, neutral, positive, very positive

Spectrum around centre

Diagonal


7. EMOTIONAL

Concepts describing felt states — their direction, intensity, and movement over time.

7.1 Valence spectra (negative ↔ positive)

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Happiness

Very unhappy, sad, neutral, happy, very happy, joyful

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Contentment

Miserable, discontented, neutral, content, very content

Positive gradient

GP3LP

Love / affection

Hatred, dislike, indifferent, like, love, deep love

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Pride

Deep shame, ashamed, neutral, proud, very proud

Spectrum around centre

Diagonal

Gratitude

Resentful, ungrateful, neutral, grateful, deeply grateful

Positive gradient

Diagonal

7.2 Arousal spectra (calm ↔ intense)

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Excitement

Bored, unstimulated, neutral, interested, excited, exhilarated

Positive gradient

GP3LP / GT5L

Anxiety

Calm, slightly uneasy, anxious, very anxious, panicked

Positive gradient

GP3LN

Anger

Calm, mildly irritated, annoyed, angry, furious

Positive gradient

GP3LN

Fear

Fearless, slightly nervous, afraid, very afraid, terrified

Positive gradient

GP3LN

Surprise

Fully expected, anticipated, mildly surprising, very surprising, completely unexpected

Inverted gradient

GP3LN / Diagonal

7.3 Social and relational emotions

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Loneliness

Deeply lonely, isolated, neutral, connected, fully belonging

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Embarrassment

Not at all, slightly self-conscious, embarrassed, deeply embarrassed

Positive gradient

Diagonal

Jealousy

Not at all, slightly envious, jealous, very jealous, consumed by jealousy

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GP3LN

7.4 Emotional intensity and duration

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Emotional intensity

Barely felt, mild, moderate, strong, overwhelming

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Emotional duration

Fleeting, brief, lasting, prolonged, permanent

Positive gradient

Diagonal

Emotional recovery

Devastated, slowly improving, recovering, recovered, thriving

Positive gradient

GP3LP

Mood cycle

Low, improving, stable, declining, low again

Cycle

Seasons / Cyclical


8. MENTAL

Concepts describing cognitive states and processes — knowledge, understanding, belief, expectation, evaluation, and decision.

8.1 Knowledge and understanding

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Knowledge level

Completely ignorant, vaguely aware, informed, knowledgeable, expert

Positive gradient

GT5L / GP3LP

Understanding

Completely confused, partly confused, partially understand, understand, fully understand

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Memory

Completely forgotten, vague memory, partial memory, remember clearly, remember perfectly

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Learning progress

Not started, aware, practising, competent, mastered

Positive gradient

GP3LP / GT5L

8.2 Attention and concentration

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Attention

Completely distracted, unfocused, partly attentive, focused, fully absorbed

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Mental effort

Effortless, light, moderate, demanding, exhausting

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Alertness

Asleep, drowsy, awake, alert, fully alert

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

8.3 Belief and certainty

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Certainty

Completely uncertain, doubtful, unsure, fairly certain, absolutely certain

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Belief

Completely disbelieve, doubt, uncertain, believe, completely believe

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Expectation

Totally unexpected, unlikely, possible, probable, certain to happen

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Surprise at outcome

Exactly as expected, mostly expected, somewhat surprising, very surprising, completely unexpected

Inverted gradient

GP3LN / Diagonal

8.4 Evaluation and judgement

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Overall evaluation

Very negative, negative, neutral, positive, very positive

Spectrum around centre

Diagonal

Preference

Strongly dislike, dislike, neutral, like, strongly like

Spectrum around centre

Diagonal

Approval

Strongly disapprove, disapprove, neutral, approve, strongly approve

Spectrum around centre

Diagonal

Aesthetic judgement

Ugly, unattractive, ordinary, attractive, beautiful

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

8.5 Decision and intention

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Decisiveness

Completely undecided, leaning, somewhat decided, decided, firmly decided

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GP3LP

Intention

No intention, considering, planning, intending, committed

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Willingness

Completely unwilling, reluctant, neutral, willing, eager

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal


9. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Measurable or observable attributes of objects and substances.

9.1 Dimension

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Length

Very short, short, medium, long, very long

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Width

Very narrow, narrow, medium, wide, very wide

Positive gradient

Diagonal

Height

Very low, low, medium, high, very tall

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Depth

Very shallow, shallow, moderate, deep, very deep

Positive gradient

Diagonal

Size (overall)

Tiny, small, medium, large, enormous

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Weight

Very light, light, moderate, heavy, very heavy

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Volume / capacity

Empty, mostly empty, half full, mostly full, full

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GP3LP

9.2 Surface and texture

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Roughness

Very smooth, smooth, slightly rough, rough, very rough

Positive gradient

Diagonal

Hardness

Very soft, soft, firm, hard, very hard

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GP3LP

Sharpness

Very blunt, blunt, moderate, sharp, very sharp

Positive gradient

Diagonal

Flexibility

Completely rigid, stiff, moderate, flexible, very flexible

Positive gradient

Diagonal

Stickiness

Not sticky, slightly sticky, sticky, very sticky, completely adhesive

Positive gradient

Diagonal

9.3 Optical properties

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Transparency

Completely opaque, mostly opaque, translucent, mostly clear, completely transparent

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GP3LP

Brightness / luminosity

Completely dark, dim, moderate, bright, dazzling

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GP3LP

Colour saturation

Colourless, pale, muted, vivid, intensely saturated

Positive gradient

Diagonal

9.4 Structural and material properties

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Strength

Very fragile, fragile, moderate, strong, very strong

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GP3LP

Density

Very sparse, sparse, moderate, dense, very dense

Positive gradient

Diagonal

Age / condition

Brand new, slightly used, worn, old, very old / deteriorated

Negative gradient

GP3LN

Fullness

Completely empty, mostly empty, half full, mostly full, completely full

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

9.5 Thermal and energetic properties

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Temperature

Freezing, cold, cool, warm, hot, very hot, burning

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Speed of movement

Completely still, barely moving, slow, moderate, fast, very fast

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Energy level

Inert, low energy, moderate, high energy, very high energy

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GP3LP


10. BODILY / PHYSIOLOGICAL

Internal states of the body as experienced from within — distinct from Sensory (external perception) and Physical Properties (object attributes).

10.1 Hunger and thirst

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Hunger

Not hungry, slightly hungry, hungry, very hungry, starving

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Thirst

Not thirsty, slightly thirsty, thirsty, very thirsty, parched

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Satiety

Starving, hungry, satisfied, full, overfull

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Appetite

No appetite, poor appetite, moderate, good appetite, ravenous

Positive gradient

Diagonal

10.2 Energy and fatigue

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Physical energy

Completely exhausted, low energy, moderate, energetic, very energetic

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Fatigue

Fully rested, slightly tired, tired, very tired, exhausted

Negative gradient

GP3LN

Sleepiness

Wide awake, slightly drowsy, drowsy, very sleepy, barely conscious

Negative gradient

GP3LN / Diagonal

Physical arousal

Completely inert, low, moderate, active, highly activated

Positive gradient

Diagonal

10.3 Comfort and pain

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Physical comfort

Very uncomfortable, uncomfortable, neutral, comfortable, very comfortable

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Pain level

No pain, mild discomfort, moderate pain, severe pain, unbearable pain

Positive gradient

GP3LN / GT5L

Nausea

None, slight, moderate, nauseous, severely nauseous

Positive gradient

GP3LN / Diagonal

Tension / tightness

Completely relaxed, slightly tense, tense, very tense, rigid

Positive gradient

GP3LN / Diagonal

10.4 Temperature and internal sensation

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Felt body temperature

Very cold, cold, cool, normal, warm, hot, feverish

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Breathlessness

Breathing easily, slightly breathless, breathless, very breathless, gasping

Positive gradient

GP3LN / Diagonal

Intoxication

Completely sober, slightly affected, moderately affected, drunk, severely intoxicated

Positive gradient

GP3LN / Diagonal

10.5 Physical capacity

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Physical strength (felt)

Very weak, weak, moderate, strong, very strong

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GP3LP

Coordination

Very uncoordinated, clumsy, moderate, coordinated, very coordinated

Positive gradient

Diagonal

Mobility

Immobile, severely restricted, moderately restricted, slightly restricted, fully mobile

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

10.6 Lifecycle states

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Life stage

Infant, child, adolescent, adult, middle-aged, elderly

Positive gradient

GT5L / Diagonal

Pregnancy stages

Not pregnant, early pregnancy, mid-pregnancy, late pregnancy, post-partum

Named sequence

GT5L / Horizontal


11. HEALTH / MEDICAL

States and trajectories of illness, wellness, and recovery.

11.1 Wellness and illness

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Overall wellness

Very ill, ill, unwell, slightly unwell, healthy, very healthy

Positive gradient

GP3LP / GT5L

Severity of illness

Mild, moderate, severe, critical, life-threatening

Positive gradient

GP3LN / GT5L

Symptom severity

No symptoms, mild, moderate, severe, very severe

Positive gradient

GP3LN / Diagonal

Fever level

No fever, mild fever, moderate fever, high fever, very high fever

Positive gradient

GP3LN / Diagonal

Medical urgency

No urgency, monitor, needs attention, urgent, emergency

Positive gradient

GP3LN / GT5L

11.2 Recovery and treatment

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Recovery trajectory

Newly ill, early recovery, improving, mostly recovered, fully recovered

Positive gradient

GP3LP / GT5L

Treatment response

No response, slight improvement, moderate improvement, good response, full recovery

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Medication dosage

Underdosed, low, therapeutic, high, overdosed

Bell curve

GPCVP / GTCV

Side effect severity

None, mild, moderate, severe, unbearable

Positive gradient

GP3LN / Diagonal

11.3 Mental health

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Mental health level

Very poor, poor, moderate, good, very good

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Stress level

No stress, mild, moderate, high, overwhelming

Positive gradient

GP3LN / Diagonal

Mood stability

Highly volatile, unstable, moderate, mostly stable, very stable

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

11.4 Medical procedures (discrete named categories)

Category cluster

Examples

Template family

Diagnosis

Examination, testing, scanning, blood test, diagnosis

Horizontal / IT5L

Treatment

Medication, surgery, physiotherapy, counselling, vaccination

Horizontal / IT5L

Care setting

Home care, GP clinic, outpatient, hospital ward, intensive care

GT5L / Diagonal


12. NATURAL / ENVIRONMENTAL

Weather, climate, landscape, and natural phenomena — distinct from Geographic (human-inhabited places).

12.1 Weather conditions

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Wind speed

Calm, light breeze, moderate wind, strong wind, gale, storm

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Rainfall intensity

None, drizzle, light rain, moderate rain, heavy rain, torrential

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Ambient temperature

Freezing, very cold, cold, cool, mild, warm, hot, very hot, extreme heat

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Cloud cover

Clear sky, few clouds, partly cloudy, mostly cloudy, overcast, storm clouds

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Humidity

Very dry, dry, moderate, humid, very humid, oppressive

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Visibility

Zero visibility, poor, moderate, good, excellent

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Natural light level

Total darkness, dim, low light, moderate, bright, dazzling

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

12.2 Sea and water conditions

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Sea state

Calm, slight swell, moderate swell, rough, very rough, storm

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Water temperature

Freezing, very cold, cold, cool, warm, hot

Positive gradient

Diagonal

Flood level

Dry, damp, waterlogged, flooded, severely flooded

Positive gradient

GP3LN / Diagonal

Tidal state

Low tide, rising, mid tide, high tide, falling

Cycle

TidalD / TidalM

12.3 Landscape and terrain

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Terrain gradient

Flat, gently sloping, hilly, steep, mountainous

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Altitude

Sea level, low, moderate, high, very high, extreme altitude

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Vegetation density

Barren, sparse, scattered, moderate, dense, very dense

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GP3LP

Water body depth

Dry, shallow, moderate, deep, very deep

Positive gradient

Diagonal

12.4 Environmental quality

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Air quality

Very polluted, polluted, moderate, clean, very clean

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Water quality

Severely polluted, polluted, moderate, clean, pristine

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Environmental degradation

Pristine, slightly degraded, moderately degraded, severely degraded, destroyed

Negative gradient

GP3LN

Noise pollution

Silent, quiet, moderate, noisy, very noisy

Positive gradient

Diagonal

12.5 Natural events

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Storm intensity

Calm, developing, moderate, severe, catastrophic

Positive gradient

GP3LN / GT5L

Natural disaster severity

No event, minor, moderate, severe, catastrophic

Positive gradient

GP3LN / GT5L

Drought severity

Normal, dry, drought, severe drought, extreme drought

Positive gradient

GP3LN / Diagonal


13. SPATIAL / DIRECTIONAL

Abstract spatial relationships and orientation — distinct from Geographic (named places) and Physical Properties (object dimensions).

13.1 Vertical position

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Height position

Underground, at ground level, low, medium, high, very high

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Above / below

Far below, below, level, above, far above

Spectrum around centre

Diagonal

Depth position

At the surface, shallow, moderate, deep, very deep

Positive gradient

Diagonal

13.2 Horizontal position and direction

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Left / right

Far left, left, centre, right, far right

Spectrum around centre

Diagonal

In front / behind

Far in front, in front, level, behind, far behind

Spectrum around centre

Diagonal

Compass direction

N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW

Cycle

Compass / Steering

Orientation to reference

Facing away, side on, partially facing, facing toward

Named sequence

Horizontal

13.3 Proximity and containment

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Physical proximity

Touching, very close, close, nearby, far, very far, out of sight

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Inside / outside

Deeply inside, inside, at the threshold, just outside, far outside

Spectrum around centre

Diagonal

Surrounding / enclosed

Wide open, open, partially enclosed, mostly enclosed, completely enclosed

Positive gradient

Diagonal

13.4 Sequence and order

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Positional order

First, second, third, fourth, fifth

Named sequence

Horizontal / GT5L

Progress along a path

Start, early stage, midway, late stage, destination

Positive gradient

GP3LP / GT5L

Relative position in queue

At the front, near front, middle, near back, at the back

Positive gradient

Diagonal


14. SOCIAL / CULTURAL

Shared customs, norms, ceremonies, and social obligations — distinct from Relational (interpersonal dynamics between individuals).

14.1 Formality of occasion

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Occasion formality

Very informal, informal, neutral, formal, very formal (state ceremony)

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Dress code

Casual, smart-casual, business, formal, black tie

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Celebratory significance

Everyday, minor occasion, moderate, major event, grand ceremony

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

14.2 Tradition and custom

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Degree of tradition

Completely modern, mostly modern, mixed, mostly traditional, completely traditional

Spectrum around centre

Diagonal

Social obligation

No obligation, slight expectation, moderate, strong, mandatory

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GP3LP

Social taboo

Widely accepted, slightly sensitive, sensitive, taboo, absolute taboo

Positive gradient

GP3LN / Diagonal

Adherence to custom

Completely ignores, often ignores, sometimes follows, usually follows, strictly adheres

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GP3LP

14.3 Cultural familiarity

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Cultural distance

Same culture, similar, different, very different, completely unfamiliar

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Cultural familiarity

Unknown practice, heard of, vaguely understood, understood, fully participating

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Religious / ceremonial significance

Secular, slight significance, moderately significant, highly significant, sacred

Positive gradient

Diagonal

14.4 Social conformity

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Conformity

Completely non-conformist, unconventional, moderate, conventional, strictly conformist

Spectrum around centre

Diagonal

Social acceptance

Completely rejected, marginalised, tolerated, accepted, fully included

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Gift-giving obligation

No expectation, slight, moderate, strong, mandatory

Positive gradient

Diagonal

14.5 Cyclical social events

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Annual celebrations

New Year, national holidays, religious festivals, harvest festivals

Cycle

MOY / Seasons

Weekly social rhythms

Weekday routines, weekend customs, market days, day of worship

Cycle

DOW


15. ECONOMIC / FINANCIAL

Cost, value, wealth, and financial transactions — not covered in any other category.

15.1 Cost and price

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Price level

Free, very cheap, cheap, moderate, expensive, very expensive

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Affordability

Completely unaffordable, very expensive, manageable, affordable, very affordable, free

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GP3LP

Value for money

Terrible value, poor value, fair, good value, excellent value

Bell curve

GPCVP / GTCV

Price change

Dramatically falling, falling, stable, rising, dramatically rising

Spectrum around centre

Diagonal

15.2 Wealth and financial security

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Wealth level

Destitute, very poor, poor, working class, middle class, wealthy, very wealthy

Positive gradient

GT5L / Diagonal

Financial security

Desperate, struggling, just managing, secure, very secure

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Debt level

Deeply in debt, in debt, breaking even, saving, financially comfortable

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Spending tendency

Extremely frugal, frugal, moderate, generous, extravagant

Spectrum around centre

Diagonal

15.3 Economic conditions

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Economic growth

Severe recession, recession, stagnant, slow growth, strong growth

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GP3LP

Market supply

Severe shortage, shortage, adequate, surplus, massive surplus

Spectrum around centre

Diagonal

Business success

Failing, struggling, breaking even, profitable, very profitable

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

15.4 Financial transactions (discrete named categories)

Category cluster

Examples

Template family

Transaction types

Buying, selling, lending, borrowing, investing, donating, saving

Horizontal / IT5L

Payment methods

Cash, card, bank transfer, credit, barter

Horizontal / IT5L

Employment status

Unemployed, part-time, full-time, multiple jobs

Horizontal / GT5L


16. MORAL / ETHICAL

Right and wrong, fairness, honesty, and virtue — fundamental to human experience and present in everyday language.

16.1 Core virtues (bipolar spectra)

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Honesty

Completely dishonest, dishonest, neutral, honest, completely honest

Spectrum around centre

Diagonal

Kindness

Cruel, unkind, neutral, kind, very kind

Spectrum around centre

Diagonal

Fairness

Very unfair, unfair, neutral, fair, very fair

Spectrum around centre

Diagonal

Generosity

Very selfish, selfish, neutral, generous, very generous

Spectrum around centre

Diagonal

Compassion

No compassion, little, moderate, compassionate, very compassionate

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Respect

Deeply disrespectful, disrespectful, neutral, respectful, very respectful

Spectrum around centre

Diagonal

Trustworthiness

Completely untrustworthy, unreliable, neutral, trustworthy, completely dependable

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

16.2 Responsibility and courage

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Responsibility

Completely irresponsible, irresponsible, neutral, responsible, very responsible

Spectrum around centre

Diagonal

Moral courage

Avoids all moral challenge, avoids mostly, sometimes stands up, often, always stands up

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Bravery

Cowardly, timid, moderate, brave, very brave, heroic

Positive gradient

GP3LP / GT5L

Integrity

No integrity, low, moderate, high, complete integrity

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

16.3 Social ethics

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Environmental responsibility

Very harmful, harmful, neutral, responsible, very responsible

Spectrum around centre

Diagonal

Social justice

Deeply unjust, unjust, neutral, just, very just

Spectrum around centre

Diagonal

Inclusiveness

Exclusionary, unwelcoming, neutral, inclusive, very inclusive

Spectrum around centre

Diagonal

Civic responsibility

No engagement, minimal, moderate, active, fully engaged

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal


17. AESTHETIC / ARTISTIC

Beauty, style, creative expression, and artistic quality — distinct from Impression (subjective perception of anything) and Sensory (raw perceptual experience).

17.1 Beauty and appeal

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Visual beauty

Very ugly, ugly, plain, attractive, beautiful, stunning

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Elegance

Graceless, awkward, moderate, elegant, very elegant

Positive gradient

Diagonal

Aesthetic appeal

Deeply unappealing, unappealing, neutral, appealing, very appealing

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Colour harmony

Clashing, discordant, neutral, harmonious, perfectly balanced

Bell curve

GPCVP / GTCV

17.2 Artistic quality

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Technical skill

No skill, beginner, intermediate, skilled, masterful

Positive gradient

GT5L / GP3LP

Originality

Completely derivative, mostly derivative, moderate, original, highly original

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GP3LP

Emotional impact

No impact, mild, moderate, strong, overwhelming

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GP3LP

Complexity of design

Very simple, simple, moderate, complex, very complex

Positive gradient

Diagonal

Balance / harmony

Completely unbalanced, unbalanced, moderate, balanced, perfectly harmonious

Bell curve

GPCVP / GTCV

17.3 Music-specific

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Tempo

Very slow, slow, moderate, fast, very fast

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Musical volume

Silent, quiet, moderate, loud, very loud

Positive gradient

Diagonal

Rhythmic regularity

Completely irregular, irregular, moderate, regular, very regular

Positive gradient

Diagonal

17.4 Artistic styles (discrete named categories)

Category cluster

Examples

Template family

Visual art styles

Realism, impressionism, abstract, expressionism, minimalism

Horizontal / IT5L

Musical genres

Classical, folk, jazz, pop, traditional

Horizontal / IT5L

Literary forms

Poetry, narrative, dialogue, essay, song

Horizontal / IT5L


18. QUANTITATIVE

Abstract number, amount, proportion, degree, sufficiency, and probability — distinct from Physical Properties (measured dimensions of objects).

18.1 Amount and quantity

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

General quantity

None, a little, some, a moderate amount, a lot, very much, all

Positive gradient

GT5L / Diagonal

Counting scale

Zero, one, a few, several, many, very many, countless

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Proportion

None, a small fraction, a quarter, half, most, all

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Percentage

0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GP3LP

18.2 Sufficiency (Collocation Mode recommended)

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Sufficiency scale

Far too little, too little, just enough, more than enough, far too much

Bell curve

GPCVP / GTCV

Adequacy

Completely inadequate, inadequate, borderline, adequate, more than adequate

Bell curve

GPCVP / Diagonal

Need vs. availability

Great deficit, deficit, balanced, surplus, great surplus

Spectrum around centre

Diagonal

Collocation Mode frames: not [adjective] enough · [adjective] enough · too [adjective] · far too [adjective] not enough [noun] · too much [noun] · too many [noun]

18.3 Scale and ranking

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Order of magnitude

Unit, ten, hundred, thousand, million, billion

Positive gradient

GT5L / Diagonal

Ranking

Last, near last, middle, near top, first

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Measurement precision

Very approximate, approximate, moderate, precise, exact

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GP3LP

18.4 Adverbs of degree (Collocation Mode recommended)

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Simple degree scale

Not at all, barely, slightly, somewhat, quite, very, extremely

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Full scale including excess

Not at all, slightly, quite, very, extremely, too, far too

Bell curve (excess past peak)

GPCVP / GTCV

Diminishing degree

Extremely, very, quite, somewhat, slightly, barely, not at all

Negative gradient

GP3LN / Diagonal

Collocation Mode frames: [adverb] + [adjective] (very hot, slightly cold) [adverb] + [adverb] (quite quickly, extremely slowly)

18.5 Comparatives and superlatives (Collocation Mode recommended)

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Full comparative-superlative scale

The least / worst, less / worse, as … as (equal), more / better, the most / best

Bipolar spectrum around centre

GT5L / Diagonal

Comparative degree

Much less, slightly less, equal, slightly more, much more

Spectrum around centre

Diagonal

Superlative ranking

The last / least, near last, middle, near top, the first / most

Positive gradient

GT5L / Diagonal

Equality expressions

Not as … as, almost as … as, just as … as, exactly as … as

Gradient toward equality

Diagonal

Degree of difference

Identical, very similar, slightly different, quite different, completely different

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Collocation Mode frames: [adjective]-er / more [adjective] + than the + [adjective]-est / most [adjective] + of / in as + [adjective] + as much / a little / far + [comparative]

18.6 Probability

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Likelihood

Impossible, very unlikely, unlikely, possible, likely, very likely, certain

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Statistical frequency

Never (0%), rarely (<10%), sometimes (~50%), often (>75%), always (100%)

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GP3LP

Risk level

No risk, very low, low, moderate, high, very high, certain

Positive gradient

GP3LN / GT5L

Note: Probability appears in three locations in the taxonomy for distinct reasons: here (§18.6) as abstract logical likelihood; in Mental (§8.3) as felt certainty; and in Linguistic / Communicative (§19.2) as expressed certainty in language.


19. LINGUISTIC / COMMUNICATIVE

Language itself as a conceptual domain — unique to a language learning suite. Covers how language is used, how well it is used, what it is doing, and how it is received.

19.1 Register and formality

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Formality of language

Very informal (slang), informal, neutral, formal, very formal (ceremonial)

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Politeness level

Rude, impolite, neutral, polite, very polite, deferential

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GP3LP

Directness

Very indirect (heavily implied), indirect, neutral, direct, very direct (blunt)

Spectrum around centre

Diagonal

Appropriateness for context

Very inappropriate, inappropriate, borderline, appropriate, very appropriate

Bell curve

GPCVP / GTCV

Emotional warmth of tone

Cold / hostile, cool, neutral, warm, very warm / enthusiastic

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Humour / levity

Completely serious, slightly playful, humorous, very funny, hilarious

Positive gradient

Diagonal

19.2 Clarity and comprehensibility

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Clarity of expression

Completely incomprehensible, confusing, partially clear, clear, perfectly clear

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Specificity

Very vague, vague, moderate, specific, very specific

Positive gradient

Diagonal

Vocabulary complexity

Very simple, simple, moderate, complex, very complex

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Grammatical complexity

Very simple, simple, moderate, complex, very complex

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Persuasiveness

Not at all, slightly, moderately, very, extremely persuasive

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GP3LP

Certainty expressed

Possibly, perhaps, I think, I believe, I'm sure, I'm certain

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GP3LP

Hedging level

Stated as definite fact, mostly certain, hedged, very hedged, completely non-committal

Positive gradient

Diagonal

19.3 Speech characteristics

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Volume of speech

Whispered, quiet, moderate, loud, shouted

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Speed of speech

Very slow, slow, moderate, fast, very fast

Positive gradient

Diagonal

Quantity spoken

Silent, minimal, brief, moderate, extensive, very lengthy

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Pitch of voice

Very low, low, moderate, high, very high

Positive gradient

Diagonal

Clarity of pronunciation

Very unclear, mumbled, partially clear, clear, very clear

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Fluency

Very halting, hesitant, moderate, fluent, very fluent

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

19.4 Proficiency and accuracy

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Language proficiency

Beginner, elementary, intermediate, upper-intermediate, advanced, native-like

Positive gradient

GT5L / GP3LP

Grammatical accuracy

Very inaccurate, inaccurate, mostly correct, accurate, perfectly accurate

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Vocabulary range

Very limited, limited, moderate, wide, very wide

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Comprehension level

Nothing understood, a little, partly, mostly, fully understood

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Reading proficiency

Cannot read, recognises some words, reads slowly, reads well, reads fluently

Positive gradient

GT5L / GP3LP

Writing proficiency

Cannot write, writes with great difficulty, writes simply, writes well, writes fluently

Positive gradient

GT5L / GP3LP

19.5 Conversational dynamics

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Turn-taking

Constantly interrupts, often interrupts, balanced, yields readily, very deferential

Spectrum around centre

Diagonal

Listening quality

Not listening, half-listening, listening, listening carefully, fully attentive

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Conversational initiative

Completely passive, rarely initiates, sometimes, often, always leads

Positive gradient

Diagonal

Response speed

Very slow to respond, slow, moderate, quick, very quick

Positive gradient

Diagonal

Conversation arc

Greeting, small talk, main topic, wrap-up, farewell

Named sequence

GT5L / Horizontal

Frequency of communication

Never, rarely, occasionally, regularly, constantly

Positive gradient

Diagonal

19.6 Honesty and truthfulness in language

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Truthfulness

Complete lie, misleading, half-truth, mostly true, completely honest

Positive gradient

GP3LP / Diagonal

Sincerity

Completely insincere, superficial, neutral, sincere, deeply sincere

Positive gradient

Diagonal

Transparency

Deliberately evasive, vague, neutral, open, completely transparent

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GP3LP

19.7 Adverbs of degree (Collocation Mode recommended)

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Simple degree scale

Not at all, barely, slightly, somewhat, quite, very, extremely

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Full scale including excess

Not at all, slightly, quite, very, extremely, too, far too

Bell curve (excess past peak)

GPCVP / GTCV

Diminishing degree

Extremely, very, quite, somewhat, slightly, barely, not at all

Negative gradient

GP3LN / Diagonal

Collocation Mode frames: [adverb] + [adjective] (very hot, slightly cold) not + [adjective] + enough (not warm enough) too + [adjective] (too hot)

19.8 Comparatives and superlatives (Collocation Mode recommended)

Sub-category

Concept examples

Shape

Template family

Full comparative-superlative scale

The least / worst, less / worse, as … as (equal), more / better, the most / best

Bipolar spectrum around centre

GT5L / Diagonal

Comparative degree

Much less, slightly less, equal, slightly more, much more

Spectrum around centre

Diagonal

Superlative ranking

The last / least, near last, middle, near top, the first / most

Positive gradient

GT5L / Diagonal

Equality expressions

Not as … as, almost as … as, just as … as, exactly as … as

Gradient toward equality

Diagonal

Degree of difference

Identical, very similar, slightly different, quite different, completely different

Positive gradient

Diagonal / GT5L

Collocation Mode frames: [adjective]-er / more [adjective] + than the + [adjective]-est / most [adjective] + of / in as + [adjective] + as

19.9 Speech acts (discrete named categories)

Category cluster

Examples

Template family

Opening / closing

Greeting, farewell, introducing oneself

Horizontal / IT5L

Expressing attitude

Agreeing, disagreeing, approving, objecting

Horizontal / IT5L

Social obligations

Thanking, apologising, complimenting, congratulating

Horizontal / IT5L

Requesting

Asking, requesting, inviting, instructing, commanding

Horizontal / IT5L

Responding to requests

Accepting, refusing, offering, promising

Horizontal / IT5L

Information exchange

Asking questions, answering, clarifying, confirming

Horizontal / IT5L

Managing conversation

Interrupting, yielding, changing topic, summarising

Horizontal / IT5L

Expressing evaluation

Complaining, praising, criticising, warning

Horizontal / IT5L


APPENDIX A — Interaction Modes

Mode

Primary vocabulary

Description

States Mode

Nouns, adjectives, adverbs

Draggable frame reveals static vocabulary items at spatial points on the template

Transitions Mode

Verbs

Sliding text along a path shows vocabulary in action and motion

Collocation Mode (proposed)

Grammatical patterns

Vocabulary items displayed with grammatical partners, revealing collocation structure

Collocation Mode is recommended for: Adverbs of Degree (§18.4, §19.7) · Sufficiency (§18.2) · Comparatives and Superlatives (§18.5, §19.8)


APPENDIX B — Shape Reference

Shape

Description

Typical template

Positive gradient

Increases from low to high

Diagonal / GP3LP / GT5L

Negative gradient

Decreases; something deteriorates

GP3LN / Diagonal

Bell curve

Rises to a peak then falls; extremes undesirable

GPCVP / GTCV

Inverted bell curve

Falls to a trough then rises; middle undesirable

GPCVN / GTCVI

Spectrum around centre

Bipolar; meaningful neutral midpoint; extremes in both directions

Diagonal

Named sequence

Discrete categories; no inherent gradient

Horizontal / Vertical / IT5L

Cycle

Repeating pattern with no fixed start or end

All cyclical templates


APPENDIX C — Template Family Quick Reference

Template

Best suited for

Horizontal / Vertical Line

Named categories with no gradient

Diagonal Line

Spectra, bipolar scales, simple gradients, sequences

GT5L / GT5LI

Five-level progressions; proficiency scales

GP3LP

Three-stage permanent positive gradients

GP3LN

Three-stage permanent negative gradients (deterioration)

GPCVP / GTCV

Bell curve; optimal midpoint; excess at both ends

GPCVN / GTCVI

Inverted bell curve; undesirable midpoint

IT5L / IT5LI

Instant reveal; named category sets

IP3LP / IP3LN

Instant permanent three-stage

Clock / TTT / POD

Time of day

DOW

Days of the week

MOY

Months of the year

Seasons

Seasonal cycles

Lunar / TidalD / TidalM

Natural cycles

Rice

Agricultural / growing cycles

Compass / Steering

Directional vocabulary