Psychology of Language
The target domain refers to the conceptual area or idea that is being understood or represented through metaphorical language and thought. In metaphorical mappings, the target domain is what we seek to understand better, often relying on a more familiar source domain to illuminate its characteristics and meaning. This concept is central to understanding how we use metaphors to communicate complex ideas in relatable ways.
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