- Definition - A hierarchical [[knowledge representation]] system that organizes [[Topics & Concepts|concepts]] into parent-child relationships. - Reflects abstraction layers and specificity. - Supports efficient [[knowledge organization]], retrieval, and inferential [[reasoning]] within cognitive systems. - Common uses include semantic networks, ontologies for [[AI]], and structured [[learning]] curricula. - Core Elements - Concepts (Nodes) - Discrete units of knowledge or ideas. - Serve as the fundamental building blocks. - Relationships (Edges) - Semantic links between [[Topics & Concepts|concepts]] such as “is-a” or “part-of”. - Establish overall connectivity. - Hierarchical Structure - Organizes [[Topics & Concepts|concepts]] from general to specific. - Enables systematic traversal and structured [[reasoning]]. - Semantic Content - Attributes, definitions, and properties attached to nodes. - Deepens understanding and supports [[reasoning]]. - Operations and Traversal - Methods for navigating, querying, and manipulating the tree. - Extract insights or derive new knowledge through structured movement.