metaphoricalits

Metaphoricalits is a proposed term that describes the inherent metaphorical nature of language and thought. It suggests that our understanding of abstract concepts and even our perception of the world is fundamentally shaped by underlying metaphorical structures. This isn't to say that language is always explicitly metaphorical, but rather that the cognitive processes we use to construct meaning rely on analogical mapping from more concrete experiences to abstract ones. For instance, understanding "time is money" involves mapping the concepts of accumulation and expenditure from the domain of finance onto the domain of temporal progression.

The concept of metaphoricalits posits that these cognitive metaphors are not mere linguistic devices but are deeply embedded in our conceptual systems. They influence how we reason, problem-solve, and communicate. Different cultures may employ different sets of metaphoricalits, leading to variations in worldview and expression. While the term "metaphoricalits" itself is not widely established in academic discourse, the underlying idea is closely related to conceptual metaphor theory, pioneered by George Lakoff and Mark Johnson. This theory argues that metaphors are central to human cognition and that much of our abstract thought is structured by these metaphorical mappings. The study of metaphoricalits, therefore, would involve analyzing these fundamental cognitive structures and their impact on human experience and communication.