semantic

se·man·tic

As an American tourist from the U.S., Natalie was surprised that she was so confused by the semantics of the English language in London.

adjective

Semantic is defined as the meaning or interpretation of a word or sentence.
An example of semantics is how a sentence is interpreted in a multi-page document; the semantic meaning of the sentence.

noun

Semantics is defined as the study of the meaning of language.
When you analyze the logic and meaning behind a poem, this is an example of when you study the semantics.

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semantic

of or pertaining to meaning, esp. meaning in language
of or according to semantics as a branch of linguistics or of semiotics

Origin of semantic

Classical Greek s?mantikos, significant from s?mainein, to show, explain by a sign from s?ma, a sign, symbol from Indo-European an unverified form dhy?m? (from source Sanskrit dhy?man, thought) from base an unverified form dhy?-, to see, behold

Also se·man′ti·cal

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semantic

also se·man·ti·cal

adjective

Of or relating to meaning, especially meaning in language.
Of, relating to, or according to the science of semantics.

Origin of semantic

French sémantique from Greek sēmantikos significant from sēmantos marked from sēmainein sēman- to signify from sēma sign

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se·man′ti·cal·ly
adverb

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Adjective

(not comparable)

Of or relating to semantics or the meanings of words.
(software design, of code) Reflecting intended structure and meaning.
(of a detail or distinction) Petty or trivial; (of a person or statement) quibbling, niggling.

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amnestic, nematics

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semantic - Computer Definition

(1) For the software company, see Symantec.

(2) For language-related definitions, see semantics, semantic error, semantic gap and Semantic Web.

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