Does it link words to pictures in your mind? So there is a mapping from the word “owl” to a picture of an owl in your head?
Can I also add that I don’t think this mapping involves word definitions, so for example the word owl won’t map to the word definition of an owl since you need to define words in the definition itself. This causes a never ending chain as you keep having to define words in further definitions.
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Think of it as if the word “owl” (or whatever word you choose) evokes an image in your conscience through, as you say, mapping (neurons talking to each other).
But it is not that simple. The same word can evoke different images depending on your situation, and obviusly depending on the person. For example if I say home you might evoke your home, but I will evoke mine.
Moreover, if you live in a flat for example, you may evoke your flat or your parents’ house.
About the definition… It is very uncommon that the brain evokes a definition without you purposely wanting to do so, because you have to search (literally, you search in your storage of info) the words to describe it, so it is less efficient and more conscience-driven.
Hope it helps!
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