Frames (linguistic frames)

In linguistics, "frames" refer to mental structures that shape how we interpret language and understand concepts. They provide a context or background that influences our perception of words and situations. For example, the word "bank" can mean a financial institution or the side of a river, depending on the frame created by surrounding words or the conversation’s context. Frames help us quickly grasp meaning by filling in relevant details based on our experiences and knowledge, guiding our interpretation and communication in a way that's intuitive and meaningfully connected to real-world understanding.