Abut

Layer: A

Vector 1

Type: position Relation: contact

Vector 2

Type: relation Relation: adjacency

Vector 3

Type: structure Relation: boundary-touch

Description

Abut represents a structural condition in which two elements meet, touch, or share a boundary. It marks the point where separation ends and direct contact begins, creating a zone of interaction, tension, or mutual influence. Abut highlights how proximity shapes behavior, stability, and orientation. It also reveals the importance of edges—places where systems negotiate alignment, resistance, or exchange. As a structural construct, abut demonstrates how meaning emerges at points of contact, where distinct forms coexist while maintaining their identity.

A

position contact

relation adjacency

structure boundary-touch