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  1. Conceptual Integration

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    Input Spaces
    Input spaces are structured knowledge domains brought to bear on the integration task. They are typically characterized by high internal coherence and a specific ontological commitment. For instance, in the conceptual blend underlying the term 'battlefield promotion', one input space might be the domain of Warfare (containing elements like 'risk', 'enemy', 'casualty'), and the other, Bureaucratic Hierarchy (containing ele…