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Structure-mapping
the cognitive process of identifying and mapping relational structures from a base domain onto a target domain, where the deeper and more interconnected the relational structure, the stronger and more useful the analogy.
Why This Is a Definition
This definition establishes the precise meaning of 'structure-mapping' by specifying its genus (cognitive process), differentia (relational structure mapping between domains), and the key criterion for successful mapping (interconnectedness of relationships). It differentiates it from surface-level similarity matching.