source domain

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English[edit]

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Conceptual metaphor

Noun[edit]

source domain (plural source domains)

Within a conceptual metaphor, the conceptual domain from which metaphorical expressions are drawn.

Translations[edit]

domain from which metaphorical expressions are drawn

Finnish: lähdealue

See also[edit]

target domain

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