On Winds
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On Winds is an ancient meteorological treatise by Theophrastus that systematically examines the nature, causes, and classifications of winds.
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| On Winds canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T4628700 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: On Winds Context triple: [Theophrastus, notableWork, On Winds]
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A.
Ill Wind
"Ill Wind" is a popular 1934 jazz standard composed by Harold Arlen with lyrics by Ted Koehler, known for its melancholic melody and enduring place in the Great American Songbook.
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B.
The Wind
"The Wind" is a song by the American rock band Emotions, likely featuring their signature soulful harmonies and emotive R&B style.
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C.
The Wind
The Wind is a critically acclaimed 2003 studio album by American singer-songwriter Warren Zevon, recorded while he was terminally ill and noted for its poignant, reflective songs and guest appearances by prominent musicians.
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D.
The Will of the Wind
The Will of the Wind is a musical work associated with the Christian rock band Direct, likely known as one of the key songs or compositions in their catalog.
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E.
The Wind Blows
"The Wind Blows" is a celebrated poem by Georgian symbolist poet Galaktion Tabidze, known for its lyrical intensity and evocative imagery.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: On Winds Target entity description: On Winds is an ancient meteorological treatise by Theophrastus that systematically examines the nature, causes, and classifications of winds.
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A.
Ill Wind
"Ill Wind" is a popular 1934 jazz standard composed by Harold Arlen with lyrics by Ted Koehler, known for its melancholic melody and enduring place in the Great American Songbook.
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B.
The Wind
"The Wind" is a song by the American rock band Emotions, likely featuring their signature soulful harmonies and emotive R&B style.
-
C.
The Wind
The Wind is a critically acclaimed 2003 studio album by American singer-songwriter Warren Zevon, recorded while he was terminally ill and noted for its poignant, reflective songs and guest appearances by prominent musicians.
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D.
The Will of the Wind
The Will of the Wind is a musical work associated with the Christian rock band Direct, likely known as one of the key songs or compositions in their catalog.
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E.
The Wind Blows
"The Wind Blows" is a celebrated poem by Georgian symbolist poet Galaktion Tabidze, known for its lyrical intensity and evocative imagery.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Greek scientific work
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ancient meteorological treatise ⓘ |
| analyzes | geographical variation of winds ⓘ |
| approximateDate | 4th century BCE ⓘ |
| associatedPerson |
Theophrastus of Eresus
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linked to:
Theophrastus
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| associatedWith |
Lyceum
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linked to:
Lyceum of Aristotle
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| author | Theophrastus ⓘ |
| culturalContext | Ancient Greek science ⓘ |
| describes |
different types of winds
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directions of winds ⓘ seasonal patterns of winds ⓘ |
| discipline |
meteorology
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natural science ⓘ |
| examines |
causes of winds
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classification of winds ⓘ nature of winds ⓘ |
| explains |
physical causes of winds
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relationship between winds and climate ⓘ relationship between winds and weather ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
empirical observation of weather
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systematic classification of winds ⓘ |
| genre | scientific prose ⓘ |
| hasSubject |
atmospheric phenomena
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climatology ⓘ weather prediction ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | Hellenistic period ⓘ |
| influenced | later ancient meteorological writings ⓘ |
| influencedBy | Aristotle ⓘ |
| language | Ancient Greek ⓘ |
| mainTopic |
meteorology
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natural philosophy ⓘ winds ⓘ |
| partOf |
Corpus of Theophrastus
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linked to:
corpus of Theophrastus
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| philosophicalSchool |
Peripatetic philosophy
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linked to:
Peripatetic school
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| preservedIn | medieval manuscript tradition ⓘ |
| regionOfOrigin |
Ancient Greece
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linked to:
Greek Antiquity
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| relatedWork |
Meteorology (Aristotle)
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linked to:
Meteorology (by Aristotle)
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| studiedIn |
ancient philosophy
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classics ⓘ history of science ⓘ |
| titleInGreek | Περὶ ἀνέμων ⓘ |
| tradition | Peripatetic school ⓘ |
| usesMethod |
rational explanation of natural phenomena
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systematic observation ⓘ |
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Subject: On Winds Description of subject: On Winds is an ancient meteorological treatise by Theophrastus that systematically examines the nature, causes, and classifications of winds.
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