conceptionary - Conceptionary Template Definitions

# Conceptionary — Template Naming and Definitions

*Alan William Preston @ Mangawhai, New Zealand*

*22 August 2025*

## Graphic Conventions

The templates follow generally accepted conventions in similar graphic representations:

- **Time** flows from **left to right** along the lines

- **Degree increases upward** and **decreases downward**

- **Positive = up**, **Negative = down**

## Template Definitions

### IT5L — Instant Temporary 5 Lines

Concepts which change without a significant noticeable transition period from one state

to another — with the potential to return to the original state.

### IT5LI — Instant Temporary 5 Lines INVERTED

Concepts which are generally considered negative from the norm and which change without

a significant noticeable transition period from one state to another — and which have

the potential to return to the original state.

### IP3LP — Instant Permanent 3 Lines Positive

The template for the concept for things which change from a negative state to a positive

state without a significant noticeable period of transition — but which have no potential

to return to the previous state.

### IP3LN — Instant Permanent 3 Lines Negative

The template for the concept for things which change from a positive state to a negative

state without a significant noticeable period of transition — but which have no potential

to return to the previous state.

### GT5L — Gradual Temporary 5 Lines

The template for concepts for which the significant noticeable transition period from one

state to another has a distinct beginning and an end — with the potential to return to

the original state.

### GT5LI — Gradual Temporary 5 Lines INVERTED

The template for concepts which are generally considered negative from the norm in which

the significant noticeable transition period from one state to another has a distinct

beginning and an end — with the potential to return to the original state.

### GP3LP — Gradual Permanent 3 Lines Positive

The template for concepts which change from a negative state to a positive state in which

the significant noticeable period of transition has a distinct beginning and an end —

but with no potential to return to the previous state.

### GP3LN — Gradual Permanent 3 Lines Negative

The template for concepts for things which change from a positive state to a negative

state in which the significant noticeable period of transition has a distinct beginning

and an end — but with no potential to return to the previous state.

### GTCV — Gradual Temporary Curve

The template for concepts in which the graduation from one state to another is continual

— with the potential to return to the original state.

### GTCVI — Gradual Temporary Curve INVERTED

The template for concepts which are generally considered negative from the norm in which

the graduation from one state to another is continuous — with the potential to return to

the original state.

### GPCVP — Gradual Permanent Curve Positive

The template for concepts which change from a negative state to a positive state in which

the graduation from one state to another is continuous — but with no potential to return

to the previous state.

### GPCVN — Gradual Permanent Curve Negative

The template for concepts which change from a positive state to a negative state in which

the graduation from one state to another is continuous — but with no potential to return

to the previous state.

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## Single Line Templates

### Horizontal Line

The template to focus on displaying continuums in separation, distinct from the main

body of the template.

### Vertical Line

The template to focus on displaying extent or degree in separation, distinct from the

main body of the template.

### Diagonal Line Up

The template to focus on displaying the continuum and extent or degree of change toward

the positive in separation, distinct from the main body of the template.

### Diagonal Line Down

The template to focus on displaying the continuum and extent or degree of change toward

the negative in separation, distinct from the main body of the template.

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## Proposed Additional Templates

*The following template types are proposed for development. They arise from concepts

whose shape cannot be adequately represented by any existing template.*

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### ITGCV — Instant Temporary Gradual Curve *(proposed)*

The template for concepts which change from their normal state to a peak state without

a significant noticeable period of transition, and then return gradually to the original

state via a continuous curve — with the potential to return to the previous state.

**Shape:** Asymmetric curve — instant vertical spike to peak on the left;

gradual descending curve back to baseline on the right.

**Key distinction from existing templates:**

- From GTCV: the approach to peak is instant, not gradual

- From IT5L: the return to baseline is a gradual curve, not instant

- From GP3LN: the return to baseline does occur — the change is reversible

**Primary example:** Pain from sudden injury — instant onset at moment of injury;

gradual decrease as healing occurs; eventual return to pain-free baseline.

**Other candidates:** Acute allergic reaction; sudden loud noise fading;

power surge then gradual restoration; acute shock response.

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### ITGCVI — Instant Temporary Gradual Curve Inverted *(proposed)*

The template for concepts which are generally considered negative from the norm,

which change from their normal positive state to a negative trough instantaneously,

and then return gradually to the original state via a continuous upward curve —

with the potential to return to the previous state.

**Shape:** Asymmetric inverted curve — instant vertical drop to trough on the left;

gradual ascending curve back to positive baseline on the right.

**Key distinction from existing templates:**

- From GTCVI: the descent to trough is instant, not gradual

- From IT5LI: the recovery to baseline is a gradual curve, not instant

**Primary example:** Sudden loss of confidence from public criticism — instant

drop at the moment of the event; gradual rebuilding over time.

**Other candidates:** Sudden bereavement; instant power cut then gradual

restoration; acute sudden fright then gradual calming.

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### GTICV — Gradual Temporary Instant-return Curve *(proposed)*

The template for concepts which change gradually from their normal state to a peak,

and then return instantly to the original state — with the potential to return to

the previous state.

**Shape:** Asymmetric curve — gradual ascending curve to peak on the left;

instant vertical crash back to baseline on the right.

**Key distinction from existing templates:**

- From GTCV: the return from peak is instant, not gradual

- From IT5L: the approach to peak is a gradual curve, not instant

- Mirror image of ITGCV

**Primary example:** An economic bubble — value builds gradually over time then

crashes instantly; a wave building gradually then breaking suddenly.

**Other candidates:** Confidence built over time then suddenly shattered;

a reputation built gradually then instantly destroyed; a dam holding back

increasing pressure that suddenly bursts.

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### GTICVI — Gradual Temporary Instant-return Curve Inverted *(proposed)*

The template for concepts which are generally considered negative from the norm,

which change gradually from their normal positive state toward a negative trough,

then return instantly to the original state — with the potential to return to

the previous state.

**Shape:** Asymmetric inverted curve — gradual descending curve to trough on the left;

instant vertical recovery back to positive baseline on the right.

**Key distinction from existing templates:**

- From GTCVI: the recovery from trough is instant, not gradual

- Mirror image of ITGCVI

**Primary example:** A gradual worsening of a situation that is then

suddenly resolved; a power outage that develops gradually then power

is instantly restored by a switch.

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## Summary Matrix

|---|---|---|---|

| IT5L | Both / Positive | Instant | Yes |

| GT5L | Both / Positive | Gradual — distinct start and end | Yes |