Valenzorientierte

Valenzorientierte is a German term that translates to "valence-oriented" in English. It is primarily used in the context of chemistry and linguistics. In chemistry, it refers to theories that emphasize the concept of valence, which is the combining power of an atom. Early valence theories, such as those proposed by Frankland and Kekulé, focused on the number of bonds an atom typically forms. Later developments, like Lewis's octet rule and Pauling's resonance theory, further refined the understanding of valence and chemical bonding. A valenzorientierte approach in chemistry seeks to explain molecular structure and reactivity based on the arrangement and interactions of valence electrons.

In linguistics, valenzorientierte theories, particularly in German linguistics, focus on the valency of verbs. This refers to the number and type of arguments (e.g., subject, object) that a verb requires to form a complete and grammatically correct sentence. For instance, some verbs are intransitive, requiring only a subject, while others are transitive, needing a subject and a direct object. This concept, often referred to as "Valenzgrammatik" or valency grammar, provides a framework for analyzing sentence structure and understanding the semantic and syntactic relationships between words. The focus is on the inherent "valency" of the verb as the determining factor for its co-occurrence with other sentence elements.