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Structural hole
a gap between clusters in a knowledge graph that represents a blocked channel for insight, where the absence of connections between concept domains prevents access to non-redundant information and combinations that others cannot see
Why This Is a Definition
This definition precisely establishes the meaning of 'structural hole' within the knowledge graph context, distinguishing it from simple gaps by specifying its functional role (blocked channel for insight) and its mechanism (preventing access to non-redundant information and combinations). It draws on Burt's network science framework and applies it specifically to knowledge structures.