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needs (needs)

(needs agent object) means that object is physically required for the continued existence of agent.

Ontology

SUMO / BASE-ONTOLOGY

Class(es)

Classe
is instance of
  inheritable relation  
is instance of
  AtteggiamentoOggettuale  
is instance of
  needs  

Superrelation(s)

in scope of interest
is subrelation of
  needs  

Coordinate term(s)

notices  wants 

Type restrictions

needs(AgenteCognitivo, Oggetto)

Related WordNet synsets

need, demand
a condition requiring relief; "she satified his need for affection"; "God has no need of men to accomplish His work"; "there is a demand for jobs"
need is kind of (all)...   need is kind of...   kinds of need...   kinds of need (all)...  
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Axioms (1)

Se agent necessita dis object, allora agent vuoles object. 
(=>
      (needs ?AGENT ?OBJECT)
      (wants ?AGENT ?OBJECT))