What is a Semantic Network?
A semantic network is a graphical representation used to organize and represent knowledge through interconnected nodes (concepts) and edges (relationships). This structure helps visualize how different concepts are related and how information is structured within a system.
An example of a semantic network could be one that represents animals. Nodes might include concepts like "Dog," "Mammal," and "Pet," with edges connecting these nodes to show relationships such as "A dog is a mammal" and "A dog can be a pet."
The three main components of a semantic network are:
- Nodes: Represent individual concepts or pieces of information.
- Edges: Indicate the relationships between concepts.
- Labels: Describe the type of relationship between nodes (e.g., "is a," "has," "part of").