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A theory of categorization in cognitive linguistics which asserts that certain members of a category are more central than others.

A recurrent structure within our cognitive processes that establishes patterns of understanding and reasoning.

An interdisciplinary branch of linguistics that combines knowledge and research from both psychology and linguistics.

The study of how linguistic signs evoke certain mental structures that allow individuals to understand and use language effectively.

The theory that cognitive processes are deeply rooted in the body's interactions with the world.

A cognitive linguistic idea that asserts that one conceptual domain is understood and expressed in terms of another (e.g., 'Time is Money').

A property of cognitive linguistic theories, which views language comprehension and production as dynamic, context-sensitive processes.

A theory that investigates the semantic category of force interaction in language, such as pushing, pulling, resisting, and enabling.

The notion in cognitive linguistics that the structure of language reflects our experiential and physical interaction with the world.

See Blending Theory.

A model of grammar that emphasizes the importance of syntactic constructions, which it perceives as the pairing of form with meaning or function.

The process by which certain linguistic units or patterns become fixed and conventional within a speaker's mental grammar through repeated use.

Constructs akin to 'small conceptual packets' constructed for specific purposes and structured by frames and cognitive models.

See Blending Theory.

A linguistic phenomenon where a single word or phrase has multiple related but distinct meanings.

A development in cognitive linguistics that deals with how minds create new ideas through the combination of various mental spaces.

A hypothesis that brain structures used in sensory-motor processing are also employed for language understanding and production.

A branch of linguistics dealing with language use and the contexts in which linguistic expressions acquire meaning.

The linguistic process by which meanings become more subjective and internal to the speaker, often related to speaker viewpoint or stance.

The process by which words develop new grammatical functions and may ultimately become a different part of speech over time.

A theory that the brain organizes sensory information into a coherent whole rather than perceiving the parts and pieces separately.

Structures of knowledge that help individuals understand the world and communicate by using a network of related concepts to make sense of a specific kind of situation.

A psychological principle that involves the use of generic cognitive structures for understanding the world and organizing incoming information.

A field of study that explores the idea that phonemes (sound units of language) have an inherent, non-arbitrary meaning.

An approach that studies how phonological forms are processed, structured, and categorized in the mind.

The opportunities or possibilities for action that objects or environments provide, which are perceived differently by different organisms.

The theory that cognition is not only influenced by our mental capabilities, but also the context or environment in which it takes place.

A property of language in which the form of a sign is in some way reflective of its meaning.

An approach in cognitive linguistics that investigates the conceptual structures that underlie the use of words and grammatical constructions.

An approach to linguistics that emphasizes the role of frequency and context of use in the understanding and explaining of language structure and function.

A type of category structure where there is a central best example and other members that are connected to this center by sharing some features.

In cognitive linguistics, the way in which a speaker mentally structures the world for purposes of communication.

A cognitive phenomenon where existing knowledge, expectations, or conceptual understandings influence perception.