semantics

[ si-man-tiks ]

/ sɪˈmæn tɪks /

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noun (used with a singular verb)

Linguistics.

the study of meaning.
the study of linguistic development by classifying and examining changes in meaning and form.

Also called significs. the branch of semiotics dealing with the relations between signs and what they denote.

the meaning, or an interpretation of the meaning, of a word, sign, sentence, etc.: Let's not argue about semantics.

general semantics.

Origin of semantics

First recorded in 1895–1900; see origin at semantic, -ics

OTHER WORDS FROM semantics

se·man·ti·cist

[si-man-tuh-sist], /sɪˈmæn tə sɪst/, se·man·ti·cian

[see-man-tish-uhn], /ˌsi mænˈtɪʃ ən/, noun

Words nearby semantics

semanteme, semantic, semantic differential, semantic field, semantic memory, semantics, semantic tableau, semantic Web, semaphore, Semarang, semasiology

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for semantics

Her disassociation with the feminist label and its negative connotations just boils down to semantics.
Susan Sarandon Says She’s Not a Feminist: Why She Dumped the Label|Lizzie Crocker|July 8, 2013|DAILY BEAST
But the wiser voices in the movement know that, now, they face much graver problems than semantics.
Death on the Nile|Christopher Dickey, Mike Giglio|July 8, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Nathaniel Rich on why we should be worried—and how semantics have put us in danger.
Be Afraid, Very Afraid|Nathaniel Rich|March 15, 2011|DAILY BEAST
In that sense, his defense may be correct but only as semantics.
Bernanke's Arrogance Problem|Zachary Karabell|December 6, 2010|DAILY BEAST

Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour engaged in a battle of semantics with Candy Crowley on CNN's State of the Union.
April 11: 7 Best Moments from Sunday Talk|The Daily Beast Video|April 11, 2010|DAILY BEAST
(e) Semantics, which teaches us the meanings of words and forms.
The Principles of Language-Study|Harold E. Palmer
Our teleprobes may leave something to be desired in the matter of semantics.
The Women-Stealers of Thrayx|Fox B. Holden
Yes, sir; on this document 5066, it indicates—and this too is a matter of semantics, I am thinking.
Warren Commission (12 of 26): Hearings Vol. XII (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
In a way, this threefold sequence shows how syntax is enveloped in semantics, and both in the pragmatics that determines them.
The Civilization of Illiteracy|Mihai Nadin
There is too the study of semantics—the science of meanings as distinguished from phonetics, the science of sound.
Why we should read|S. P. B. Mais

British Dictionary definitions for semantics

semantics

/ (sɪˈmæntɪks) /

noun (functioning as singular)

the branch of linguistics that deals with the study of meaning, changes in meaning, and the principles that govern the relationship between sentences or words and their meanings

the study of the relationships between signs and symbols and what they represent

logic

the study of interpretations of a formal theory
the study of the relationship between the structure of a theory and its subject matter
(of a formal theory) the principles that determine the truth or falsehood of sentences within the theory, and the references of its terms

Derived forms of semantics

semanticist, noun

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for semantics

semantics

The scientific or philosophical study of the relations of words and their meanings.

notes for semantics

Semantics is commonly used to refer to a trivial point or distinction that revolves around mere words rather than significant issues: “To argue whether the medication killed the patient or contributed to her death is to argue over semantics.”

Medical definitions for semantics

semantics

[ sĭ-măn′tĭks ]

n.

The study or science of meaning in language forms.

The study of the relationships between various signs and symbols and what they represent.

单词	semantics
释义	semantics [ si-man-tiks ] / sɪˈmæn tɪks / SEE SYNONYMS FOR semantics ON THESAURUS.COM noun (used with a singular verb) Linguistics. the study of meaning. the study of linguistic development by classifying and examining changes in meaning and form. Also called significs. the branch of semiotics dealing with the relations between signs and what they denote. the meaning, or an interpretation of the meaning, of a word, sign, sentence, etc.: Let's not argue about semantics. general semantics. Origin of semantics First recorded in 1895–1900; see origin at semantic, -ics OTHER WORDS FROM semantics se·man·ti·cist [si-man-tuh-sist], /sɪˈmæn tə sɪst/, se·man·ti·cian [see-man-tish-uhn], /ˌsi mænˈtɪʃ ən/, noun Words nearby semantics semanteme, semantic, semantic differential, semantic field, semantic memory, semantics, semantic tableau, semantic Web, semaphore, Semarang, semasiology Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for semantics Her disassociation with the feminist label and its negative connotations just boils down to semantics. Susan Sarandon Says She’s Not a Feminist: Why She Dumped the Label\|Lizzie Crocker\|July 8, 2013\|DAILY BEAST But the wiser voices in the movement know that, now, they face much graver problems than semantics. Death on the Nile\|Christopher Dickey, Mike Giglio\|July 8, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Nathaniel Rich on why we should be worried—and how semantics have put us in danger. Be Afraid, Very Afraid\|Nathaniel Rich\|March 15, 2011\|DAILY BEAST In that sense, his defense may be correct but only as semantics. Bernanke's Arrogance Problem\|Zachary Karabell\|December 6, 2010\|DAILY BEAST Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour engaged in a battle of semantics with Candy Crowley on CNN's State of the Union. April 11: 7 Best Moments from Sunday Talk\|The Daily Beast Video\|April 11, 2010\|DAILY BEAST (e) Semantics, which teaches us the meanings of words and forms. The Principles of Language-Study\|Harold E. Palmer Our teleprobes may leave something to be desired in the matter of semantics. The Women-Stealers of Thrayx\|Fox B. Holden Yes, sir; on this document 5066, it indicates—and this too is a matter of semantics, I am thinking. Warren Commission (12 of 26): Hearings Vol. XII (of 15)\|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy In a way, this threefold sequence shows how syntax is enveloped in semantics, and both in the pragmatics that determines them. The Civilization of Illiteracy\|Mihai Nadin There is too the study of semantics—the science of meanings as distinguished from phonetics, the science of sound. Why we should read\|S. P. B. Mais British Dictionary definitions for semantics semantics / (sɪˈmæntɪks) / noun (functioning as singular) the branch of linguistics that deals with the study of meaning, changes in meaning, and the principles that govern the relationship between sentences or words and their meanings the study of the relationships between signs and symbols and what they represent logic the study of interpretations of a formal theory the study of the relationship between the structure of a theory and its subject matter (of a formal theory) the principles that determine the truth or falsehood of sentences within the theory, and the references of its terms Derived forms of semantics semanticist, noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to semantics connotation, interpretation, definition, explanation, explication, exposition, semiotics, symbolism, denotation, semiology, exegetics, glossology, significs Cultural definitions for semantics semantics The scientific or philosophical study of the relations of words and their meanings. notes for semantics Semantics is commonly used to refer to a trivial point or distinction that revolves around mere words rather than significant issues: “To argue whether the medication killed the patient or contributed to her death is to argue over semantics.” The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Medical definitions for semantics semantics [ sĭ-măn′tĭks ] n. The study or science of meaning in language forms. The study of the relationships between various signs and symbols and what they represent. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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semantics

noun (used with a singular verb)

Origin of semantics

OTHER WORDS FROM semantics

Words nearby semantics

Example sentences from the Web for semantics

British Dictionary definitions for semantics

noun (functioning as singular)

Derived forms of semantics

Words related to semantics

Cultural definitions for semantics

notes for semantics

Medical definitions for semantics

n.