Preserve initial frontend pattern language research scaffold

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+# Pattern Relations
+
+The language is primarily a graph.
+
+## Core relations
+
+### requires
+
+Pattern A depends on the presence of Pattern B or on the context created by B.
+
+### enables
+
+Applying A makes B possible or substantially easier.
+
+### creates-context-for
+
+A changes the system such that B becomes a relevant subsequent decision.
+
+This is especially important for generative sequences.
+
+### refines
+
+A is a more specific realization of B.
+
+### generalizes
+
+A captures the common structure of several more specific patterns.
+
+### complements
+
+A and B solve different parts of a larger problem and commonly reinforce each other.
+
+### alternative-to
+
+A and B address substantially the same problem using different trade-offs.
+
+### conflicts-with
+
+The assumptions or consequences of A and B are structurally incompatible or create severe tension.
+
+### commonly-combined-with
+
+Empirical relation based on frequent co-occurrence.
+
+### implemented-by
+
+Links a pattern to technologies or concrete mechanisms.
+
+### observed-in
+
+Links a pattern to known systems or architectures.
+
+## Relation semantics
+
+Relations should be directional where possible.
+
+For example:
+
+```text
+Server Authority
+    creates-context-for → Server Projection
+```
+
+is more informative than:
+
+```text
+Server Authority
+    related-to ↔ Server Projection
+```
+
+Avoid a generic `related-to` relation unless no stronger relation can be justified.