Glossary of Linguistic Terms

Scale Schema

Definition: 

A scale schema is an image schema that

  • involves an increase or decrease of physical or metaphorical amount, and
  • consists of any of the following:

    • A closed- or open-ended progression of amount
    • A position in the progression of amount
    • One or more norms of amount
    • A calibration of amount
Examples: 
  • Physical amounts
  • Properties in the number system
  • Economic entities such as supply and dema
Source: 
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