ArchiMate 3.1: Definitions

A reference structure used to classify elements of the ArchiMate core language. It consists of three layers and three aspects.

• ArchiMate Framework

• ArchiMate Layered View

• ArchiMate Core Framework

• ArchiMate Metamodel

The central part of the ArchiMate language that defines the concepts to model Enterprise Architectures. It includes concepts from three layers: Business, Application, and Technology (including Physical).

• ArchiMate Core Framework

• ArchiMate Core Language

• ArchiMate Core Specification

• ArchiMate Core Metamodel

A representation of a system from the perspective of a related set of concerns.

• Architecture View

• Architecture Viewpoint

• Architecture Layered View

• Architecture Model View

A specification of the conventions for a particular kind of architecture view.

• Architecture Aspects

• Architecture Layers

• Architecture View

• Architecture Viewpoint

Classification of elements based on layer-independent characteristics related to the concerns of different stakeholders. Used for positioning elements in the ArchiMate metamodel.

• Aspect

• View

• Viewpoint

• Concept

A property associated with an ArchiMate language element or relationship.

• Attribute

• Characteristic

• Architecture Property

• Architecture Characteristic

An element consisting of other elements from multiple aspects or layers of the language.

• Composition Element

• Layered Element

• Composite Element

• Aspect Element

Either an element, a relationship, or a relationship connector.

• Viewpoint

• Aspect

• Composite

• Concept

Fulfillment of specified requirements.

• Confirmed Requirements

• Conformance

• Authorize

• Endorse

An implementation which satisfies the conformance requirements defined by the conformance clause of this standard.

• Conforming Implementation

• Signed off Implementation

• Approved Implementation

• Authorized Implementation