conceptual semantics

Conceptual semantics is the study of how language connects to meaning and our understanding of the world. It explores how words and sentences reflect our mental concepts—images, ideas, and knowledge—allowing us to communicate about things, actions, and relationships. Essentially, it examines how language maps onto our thoughts and how meaning is structured in the mind, helping us understand how different expressions convey specific ideas and how meanings can be interpreted based on context and background knowledge.