AGGREGATE MEMBER - Aggregate Member
| Synonym | Composite Member |
|---|---|
| Description | Abstract Contextual Concept An Aggregate Member is an Entity Element that serves as an internal constituent of an Aggregate Block, incorporating (aggregating) an external Building Block into its parent structure. Aggregation is the syntactic mechanism that enables the construction of modular, composite Building Blocks. It establishes a reified Relationship Element (the nested Aggregate Member) between the Aggregate Block and the aggregated Building Block, allowing the definition of local characteristic specific to the Aggregate Member. This mechanism facilitates the expression of emergent properties within the composite structure of the Aggregate Block . Examples: . "Attributes" of a "UML class" are Aggregate Members. . Steps of a process are Aggregate Member Members. . "Specializations" of a Class are Aggregate Member Members. Block Packaging: an Aggregate Member is either a Hierarchical Member or a Block Member Extensional Definition: an Aggregate Member is either a Connector or an Entity Member |
| External references | OMG KerML - That |
| Nesting Aggregate | Aggregate Block |
| Aggregated Block | Building Block |
| Super Types | 
Entity Element 
Relationship Element |
RELATIONSHIPS
Simple Graph Graph & Hierarchy
Simple Graph
RELATIONSHIPS
| Relationship | Cardinality | Target Entity | Source Entity | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Aggregation |
[0..*] |
Building Block |
Aggregate Member |
SEMANTIC TAXONOMY
Sub-Types Super-Types
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