semantics

//sɪˈmæntɪks//
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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.

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