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basic formal ontology (BFO)

Definition

The Basic Formal Ontology (BFO) is a small, upper level ontology that is designed for use in supporting information retrieval, analysis and integration in scientific and other domains. BFO is a genuine upper ontology. Thus it does not contain physical, chemical, biological or other terms which would properly fall within the coverage domains of the special sciences.

Reference

  1. Anonymous Basic Formal Ontology (BFO) | Home. [2025-11-24] basic-formal-ontology.org
Creator: Michael Rubinigg
Relationships
basic formal ontology (BFO)

subclass of

reference ontology

has subclass

n/a

subclass of

reference ontology
Properties

Label

basic formal ontology (BFO)

EUPH Code (UID)

[6545]

EUPH IRI

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/bfo

Descriptor

n/a

Created

2023-12-27

Updated

2025-12-05
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Author: Michael Rubinigg

Definition

Author: Michael Rubinigg

Translation

Authors: Michael Rubinigg, Michael Rubinigg

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basic formal ontology

Proper noun

Michael Rubinigg
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BFO

Abbreviation/Acronym

Michael Rubinigg
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