semantics
/sɪˈmæntɪks/
Meanings
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noun
The meaning or meanings of a word, especially as derived from its usage in context.
- "The study of semantics is concerned with understanding the meaning of words and sentences."
- "In linguistics, semantics deals with the relationship between words and the concepts they represent."
Pronunciation
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/sɪˈmæntɪks/
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Rhymes
Words rhyming with semanticsantics , antics , dynamics , statics
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,-
Semantics (English) : Study of meaning
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Semantics (Greek) : Significant
Variants
List of all variants of semantics that leads to same resultsemantics , general semantics , generative semantics
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Greek semantikos, meaning 'significant'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
Semantics is a subfield of linguistics.
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The first known use of the word 'semantics' in English was in 1867.
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Semantics is used in computer science to represent the meaning of data and instructions in a computer program.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Pragmatics: The study of how context influences the meaning of a word or sentence.
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Lexical Semantics: The study of word meaning.
Quotes
Quotes by authors and personalities-
More than "semantics" is at stake. In the case of obesity, the debate has heightened in the wake of major diet-pill recalls last year. Many new diet nostrums are in various stages of testing, and the FDA's bar for approving new drugs is lower for disease treatments than for other problems, such as baldness or skin wrinkles.
- Laura Johannes et al.,{it}Wall Street Journal{/it},9 Feb. 1998 -
Over the years Wierzbicka has gained a distinct reputation for playing hardball with others in the linguistics community. Though her rhetoric can be rather scathing at times, there is no question that her studies in "semantics" are a force to be reckoned with.
- Joseph Hilferty,{it}Word{/it},April 1997
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Semantics plays an essential role in literature, art, and philosophy. In literature, understanding the meaning of words and their usage is crucial for interpreting the text. In art, the meaning of symbols and their representation can be subjective and open to interpretation. In philosophy, semantics is used to explore the relationship between language, thought, and reality.
How to Memorize "semantics"
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visualize
- Imagine a linguist studying the meaning of words and sentences.
- Visualize the relationship between words and the concepts they represent. -
associate
- Associate the word 'semantics' with 'meaning'.
- Think of semantics as the study of how words convey meaning. -
mnemonics
- Use the acronym S-E-M-A-N-T-I-C-S to remember the meaning: Study of Meaning And Necessary Tools for Interpreting and Comprehending Symbols.
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