An ontological metaphor conceptualizes abstract ideas as entities or substances. It allows us to talk about and understand things like…
Discover how embracing a 'new metaphor' can fundamentally shift perspectives, solve complex problems, and drive innovation. Learn to identify and…
A negative purpose relation describes a situation where an action or event occurs to prevent or avoid a specific outcome.…
Metaphorical entailment explores how understanding a metaphor can imply the truth of certain statements, going beyond literal meaning. It bridges…
The Means-Result Relation describes how an action or event (the means) leads to a specific outcome or consequence (the result).…
The means-purpose relation describes how an action or object (the means) is used to achieve a specific goal or outcome…
Exploring the concept of a hypothetical mood, a simulated emotional state used for analysis and understanding. It's a tool for…
A generic term is a word or phrase used to represent a broad category or class of things, rather than…
The exemplification relation connects a general concept to specific instances or examples. It clarifies abstract ideas by providing concrete illustrations…
An evoked entity is a concept, idea, or object that is brought to mind or made present through association, memory,…