imaginedwithin
Imaginedwithin is a neologism used to describe a phenomenological experience in which imagined content is treated as if it resides inside an internal space or inside the self. The term is often discussed in relation to how mental imagery, daydreams, or fictional settings acquire a sense of immediacy or presence for the individual, even when not externally instantiated.
Origins and usage: The term emerged in contemporary literary criticism and cognitive studies in the 2010s–2020s;
Conceptual framework: Connects to presence, immersion, and interiority. Distinguishes between imagining something as external objects imagined
Applications and implications: Writers and designers use imaginedwithin to craft believable inner landscapes; psychologists may study
Limitations and critique: Lacks formal definition and cross-disciplinary consensus; may overlap with interiority, mental imagery, and