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Overcoming RAG Limitations with Knowledge Graphs: Ontology-Based Retrieval Systems

Vector search alone isn't enough. Upgrade your RAG system with Knowledge Graphs that understand entity relationships.

Overcoming RAG Limitations with Knowledge Graphs: Ontology-Based Retrieval Systems

Overcoming RAG Limitations with Knowledge Graphs: Ontology-Based Retrieval Systems

Vector search alone isn't enough. Upgrade your RAG system with Knowledge Graphs that understand entity relationships.

TL;DR

  • RAG Limitations: Vector similarity alone can't capture entity relationships or hierarchies
  • Ontology: A schema that defines concepts and their relationships (RDF, OWL)
  • Knowledge Graph: Stores actual data as triples based on an ontology
  • Hybrid Search: Combine vector search + graph queries for more accurate context

1. The Hidden Limitations of RAG

The Blind Spots of Vector Search

A typical RAG pipeline:

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