semantics
//sɪˈmæntɪks//
Noun
semanticsSingular
1
The branch of linguistics concerned with the study of meaning in language, including the meaning of words, phrases, and sentences.
Semantics is the study of meaning in language.
2
The meaning or interpretation of a word, sign, sentence, or other linguistic unit.
The semantics of this word can vary depending on the context.
3
The study of the relationships between signs and symbols and what they represent.
Semantics explores how symbols convey meaning in different cultures.