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Instrument is a [[Thematic Relation (definition)|thematic relation]] used for [[Noun Phrase (definition)|noun phrases]] that express use as a tool or method used to conduct the event described by the [[Predicate (definition)|predicate]]. For example, the phrase ''with a rock'' is the instrument in ''Calvin broke the window with a rock''. In English, instruments are typically introduced using the preposition ''with'' or the gerund ''using''. Gaelic uses the preposition [[Le (preposition)|le]]

==See Also==
*[[Thematic Relation (definition)]]
*[[Agent (definition)]]

==External Links==
*http://www.sil.org/linguistics/GlossaryOfLinguisticTerms/WhatIsInstrumentAsASemanticRol.htm
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==References==
*Carnie, A. (2013) Syntax: A Generative Introduction.'' 3rd Edition. Wiley Blackwell. 

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